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@outmaine.bsky.social

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Creating welcoming and affirming communities for Maine's LGBTQIA2S+ youth. 🏳️‍🌈 outmaine.org

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Registrations for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2026 are NOW OPEN! 🏳️‍🌈 It's our biggest youth event of the year, and it's looking to be our best yet. Workshops will include financial fitness, sewing/mending, creative writing, and more; plus, the prom is renaissance themed! www.outmaine.org/rainbow-ball...

Rainbow Ball Weekend - OUT Maine

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Youth ages 13-17 can now volunteer with OUT Maine! 🌈 This is a great way for teens to earn volunteer hours. You'll be able to make pins/buttons, prepare materials, stuff envelopes, distribute flyers, and more in our Rockland office alongside staff. FMI and to apply: www.outmaine.org/about/volunt...

Volunteer & Help LGBTQ+ Youth | Support OUT Maine

Volunteering is a great way to support LGBTQ+ programs for youth in Maine. Contact us to find opportunities in our Rockland, Maine office or online.

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🏛️ Learn to channel your passion into positive change within your community! The Civic Engagement Youth Group is an online workshop series for teens. FIRST WORKSHOP (1/21): Civic Engagement 101. What does it mean to be an active member of your community? www.outmaine.org/programs/for...

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

OUT Maine is now accepting scholarship applications! 🎓🌈 We provide renewable financial support for Maine's queer and trans youth pursuing higher education. Students can be awarded up to $25,000 for every year they are in school! Apply by April 1st, 2026 to be considered. outmaine.org/scholarship

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We have 3 new art posters available on our webstore for free! Show your support for OUT Maine and LGBTQIA2S+ youth by displaying art in your classroom, office, studio, business, and other community spaces. All 18"x24" posters are free to download and print. Enjoy! www.outmaine.org/resources/st...

Pride Flags, Rainbow Stickers, School Kits | Resources OUT Maine

Shop for Maine schools or districts, buy GSTA kits, or browse items from our shopping partners, including Pride flags, rainbow stickers, and LGBTQ+ -inclusive books.

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Join OUT Maine in Cape Elizabeth on October 16th for a special double event: for youth ages 12 and up, a movie and craft night! And for their adult caregivers, an in-person support session with our staff! RSVP here: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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OUT Maine · EVENT - Parent Support & Youth Movie/Craft Night

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Registrations for OUT Maine Goes Live on the Lake (OMGLOL) are now open! 🍂 Our annual fall weekend retreat will be taking place October 3rd-5th for youth ages 14-18. This retreat is all about advocacy and leadership. Space is limited, sign up ASAP! www.outmaine.org/programs/for...

OMGLOL - OUT Maine

OUT Maine Goes Live on the Lake (OMGLOL) is our premier youth leadership event of the year! See this year's workshops and register.

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Learn how to implement inclusive youth programs alongside pros from arts/cultural orgs across Maine in the OUT Maine x Onion Foundation cohorts! 🌈💡 There's still space to join the next cohort starting August 22, as well as the final session on October 9. Sign up now! www.outmaine.org/programs/for...

Onion Cohort - OUT Maine

The Onion Foundation x OUT Maine cohort is an educational opportunity for professionals to develop best practices for LGBTQ+ programming.

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Have you ever wanted to ask Maine's queer youth a genuine question? Here's your chance to hear from them! We are relaunching Dear Chuck, our anonymous Q&A blog series where adults can send in questions to be answered by members of our Youth Advisory Board! www.outmaine.org/resources/de...

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

All 8 anti-trans bills have been DEFEATED in the Maine legislature! 🏳️‍⚧️🎉 Mainers have spoken loud and clear. Trans rights are human rights, and all kids deserve to play. Thank you for contacting your representatives, testifying, sharing your experiences, raising awareness, and for being here.

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We need your help! 🏳️‍⚧️ On June 9, 9-11am, OUT Maine staff will be at the State House in Augusta to hold signs in support of trans rights. Please sign up to join us by filling out this form. What better way to celebrate Pride than by advocating for trans Mainers? ❤️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Show up to Defeat Anti-Trans Bills at the State House!

Several bills have been introduced in the Maine Legislature that would roll back civil rights for transgender Mainers and ban transgender girls from participating on school sports teams. But thanks to...

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Just in time for pride month, we've got a new free downloadable item in our webstore: a pride flag guide 11"x17" poster! We used feedback from program participants to put together this poster with some of the most popular flag designs (18 of them, to be exact). 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.outmaine.org/resources/st...

Flag Guide Poster 11"x17" - DOWNLOAD - OUT Maine

Download the digital file for this 11″x17″ poster displaying some of the most popular pride flag designs! This poster is a great starting point for learning about different identities within […]

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Our Read the Rainbow program is expanding! 🌈📖 For the 2025-26 school year, we'll be holding collaborative learning cohorts for librarians and educators who request book sets, as well as workshops and other events. Read the press release on our blog for more info! www.outmaine.org/our-read-the...

Our Read the Rainbow Program is Expanding! - OUT Maine

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

York region friends: we're doing one more big GSTA meetup event before Pride! Come join us and our MaineHealth friends on May 30th, 4-6pm, for board games, karaoke, arts & crafts, and more. It'll be a blast that you don't want to miss! 🌈 secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Join OUT Maine, EqualityMaine, and Educate Maine for a new series of Queer Educator Meetups! We'll be holding two events: May 8 in Biddeford, and June 4 in Lewiston. We need queer educators now more than ever, so come to network and expand your community connections! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

There's still time to register for the 2025 Maine Youth & Family Summit! 🌲🌤👥 Join us in Waterville on Saturday, May 17th for a day of educational workshops, networking, and more for all ages. Thanks to the Alfond Youth & Community Center! Don't miss out! secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week! Did you know that the "L" comes first in the acronym because it acts as a thank-you for the immense support that lesbians provided to gay men during the AIDS crisis in the 80s and 90s? Lesbians are valid, loved, and deeply respected! ❤️

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Help defeat hateful anti-trans bills! This toolkit will tell you how you can make your voice heard: bit.ly/BansActionAl...

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

This Pride Month, have your artwork displayed in an exhibit at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rock City Coffee, or the MCHT's Erickson Fields Preserve! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Submissions are due May 23rd. This year's theme is QUEER JOY! Send in your work on our website. www.outmaine.org/event/pride-...

Pride Art Walk & Anthology Submission Deadline - OUT Maine

May 23rd is the deadline to submit digitized artwork and writing for the 2025 art walks! All artworks have the chance of being displayed at Rock City Cafe in Rockland, […]

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Congrats to youth artist Jay for submitting the winning artwork for this year's Rainbow Ball Weekend official t-shirt design contest! This amazing design will be printed on shirts (by Little Chair Printing) for all youth attendees and adult staff/volunteers at the event. Counting down the days! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💃🕺

An illustration of LGBTQIA2S+ teens dancing under a disco ball with the text "Rainbow Ball 2025".

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We're accepting donations of clean formal wear/accessories to stock Rainbow Ball Weekend's boutique! The boutique will be open to all youth attendees to pick out a snazzy outfit for free to keep and wear to the highlight of the weekend, a safe queer prom! See below for donation instructions:

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The deadline to apply for an OUT Maine scholarship is coming up! Scholarships are renewable and can range from $1,000-$25,000 annually. We want to help you achieve your dreams as a queer or allied youth in Maine. Apply by April 1st! www.outmaine.org/programs/for...

Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ+ Youth | Resources OUT Maine

The OUT Maine Scholarship Fund provides renewable support for Maine LGBTQ+ youth pursuing post-secondary education. Apply online.

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Registrations for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025 are FULL! 🌈 We've had a great amount of interest for the retreat this year, so much so that it filled up early! But folks can still get on the waitlist in the event of any cancellations. Otherwise, we'll see you in May! www.outmaine.org/rainbow-ball...

A student at Rainbow Ball Weekend 2023 on the campus ropes course.

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OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

New podcast episode just dropped! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Ellie Roy (she/they, Comms. Coordinator) and Elio Shackelford (he/him, intern) are in discussion with Elio’s parents about raising a trans child, exploring gender identity as youth, and advice for families on a similar journey. open.spotify.com/episode/0dVJ...

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Episode #15: Parents’ POV with intern Elio Shackelford

Thinking OUT Loud: The OUT Maine Podcast · Episode

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We can all agree that children deserve to feel safe and supported in their homes, schools, and communities. To our trans and gender non-conforming youth out there: we will continue to fight for your right to be your authentic self. Your existence is vital, and your identity is valid.

Photo of a lake with a dock, overlayed by pink and blue (the trans flag colors). Text reads "We stand with trans youth."

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Warm up on the dance floor at the second annual 21+ Rainbow Gala & Dance Party on Friday, Feb. 28th (just one week away)! Come to celebrate queer community, and enjoy live music from The Right Track Band, a photo booth, cash bar, silent auction, and more. Tickets on sale NOW @ www.outmaine.org/gala!

Rainbow Gala & Dance Party - OUT Maine

You are formally invited to the GAYEST event in MidCoast Maine! Join us for an unforgettable night as we come together to support LGBTQ+ youth in our communities. Don’t miss out on the first “Rainbow ...

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Now more than ever, we need organizations to ensure their programs are inclusive to LGBTQIA2S+ folks. Develop best practices with the OUT Maine x Onion Foundation cohort! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Virtual information session 3/4/25; interest form here! www.outmaine.org/programs/for...

Onion Cohort - OUT Maine

The Onion Foundation x OUT Maine cohort is an educational opportunity for professionals to develop best practices for LGBTQ+ programming.

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

New FREE download: know your rights cards! Get an overview of student rights in Maine, and give youth the tools to advocate for themselves/peers by citing current laws & policies. Print for free and distribute to your students/friends! www.outmaine.org/resources/st...

Queer and Trans "Know Your Rights" Cards - DOWNLOAD - OUT Maine

These downloadable cards provide an overview of student rights in Maine, giving youth the tools to advocate for themselves and their peers by citing current laws and policies. Similar to […]

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

RESCHEDULED: The Queer Theology Potluck has been rescheduled due to today's storm. The new date is Thursday, March 6th! See you there! secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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OUT Maine · EVENT - Queer Theology Potluck Rescheduled

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Dance and movement therapy "provides a space for self-discovery, healing, and deeper connection between the mind and body." Our intern, Elio Shackelford of Bennington College, writes about healing through movement and feeling comfortable in your body! www.outmaine.org/elio-intern-...

Movement Therapy for LGBTQ+ People - OUT Maine

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Maine advocates fear Donald Trump’s rhetoric will harm transgender students. The LGBTQ+ community — especially youth — have felt the effects since the election of Trump, said Sue Campbell, executive director of OUT Maine.

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Maine advocates fear Trump’s rhetoric will harm transgender students

The LGBTQ+ community — especially youth — have felt the effects since the election of Trump, said Sue Campbell, executive director of OUT Maine.

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

This month's School Support Circle will feature a guest speaker from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders - GLAD Law! Come to discuss queer and trans student rights in schools in the wake of the new administration's executive orders. On Zoom Thursday, Feb. 6, 3-4pm! secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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OUT Maine · EVENT - School Circle

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We want you to know that we're here & we're not going anywhere. We will continue providing safe spaces for queer/trans youth to be authentically themselves across ME. Queer joy is one of the most radical forms of protest you can engage in. We hope you're finding yours amid all this uncertainty. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

QUEER THEOLOGY POTLUCK: Feb. 6th at 6pm in Camden! All are welcome to attend, no matter your religious affiliation or lack thereof. We'll discuss the relationship between queerness and religion, and how our theologies can celebrate diversity. RSVP for location. 🌈 secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

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OUT Maine · EVENT - Queer Theology Potluck

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

One of the most impactful things you can do to take care of yourself & others is to connect with friends! Rely on the people who love & support every aspect of your identity. And if you're looking to build up your community more, attend our support groups or events to make new LGBTQ+ friends. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

New article ft. Youth Engagement Coordinator Maggie Hirshland (she/they) in the Midcoast Villager: "I want to make sure that everyone in schools knows that they’re legally protected, and staff are legally required to protect their trans and queer students." www.midcoastvillager.com/news/trans-u...

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Trans Under Trump

The queer community in the Midcoast is bracing itself for the new Presidential administration.

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Know your rights. 🏳️‍🌈 With all of the new legislation being signed and talked about this month, it's important to know how your rights here in Maine stand (short answer: we do have protections in place). Review Maine laws, which have not changed as of 1/22/25, here: www.outmaine.org/an-overview-...

An Overview of Maine's Current Laws & Policies on LGBTQ+ Rights in Education - OUT Maine

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Calling all artist friends: we need a new T-shirt design for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025, our biggest youth retreat of the year! Submit your artwork by March 15th for a chance to have it printed on 150+ shirts for queer/allied youth & adults across Maine this spring. 🌈 www.outmaine.org/t-shirt-desi...

T-Shirt Design Contest for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025! - OUT Maine

OUT Maine @outmaine.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Hello, Bluesky! 🏳️‍🌈 We're glad to be here. Watch this space for program news, upcoming events, resources, and more opportunities to get queer youth connected and supported across Maine.