The COVID-conscious lesbian bar in Western Massachusetts is closing. Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue went viral after the Boston Globe reported on conflict sparked by the relaxation of its KN-95 mask policy.

Last Ditch announced the closure in an Instagram post on Monday, effective immediately (though excluding events that had already been booked). This doesn't necessarily mean that the COVID-conscious lesbian bar is gone for good. Last Ditch stated that it was a "soft" closure, and put out a call for anyone interested in joining the business as owners — or taking over completely.

However, without such a saviour, it seems likely that this will be the end for Last Ditch.

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"We have put our lives on hold to foster networks of care, resources, and a home base for organizing. It's time we pass it on," Last Ditch wrote in its Instagram post.…