The following is a sequence of events that took place on friday night and saturday morning 4/20-4/21. I believe the  events give rise to an action and claim against a public accomodation for harrassment due to sexual orientation....Please advise if the Commissions screening panel feels the same and forward forms for filing the claim,,,  It should be noted that after I reported a sexual assault (grabbing of my buttock) the person that did it was allowed to stay  at the club and in addition the club lacked any identifyable security personnel. There were three bartenders working and a dj in the dj booth.... I believe the law states the club MUST have adequate security...
To the Maine Human Rights  Commission:
I had been in contact with you before regarding incidents at the club Maine Street downtown as you probably recall. Last night  this guy grabbed my backside after I told him several times I was not interested and to leave me alone and respect my space. Well I did as I was told by 1st asking the staff to call the PD to which they did not. I then went to the outside and called over to the taxi drivers and asked them, then some young lady out in the  smoking area offered for me to use the phone....
I expressed what had happened on the phone in brief detail. Soon two patrol cars came to the scene. They took my side of the story and then went in and found the person that was responsible asked his side to which he denied.... While out in front of the club an individual walked to endge of the deck and stated I think you are a drama queen. I replied to him with my thoughts of him...
I went back in with a warning that the police did not want to have to comeback out to find out that I caused a fight or a problem. I said nothing to no one as always danced by myself and tried to enjoy the rest of the evening. Soo after that individual, assuming he had knowledge of  what  happened came over placed his hand on my thigh and  said what happened out there I want to make sure your OK. I told him not to touch me, not ever and take take his f'in hand off my leg. He stepped away laughing. There was a staff member described as new younger and wearing a green shirt with lettering. he served my drinks and I could ID him if needed.
To my knowledge he said nothing tot he person.The rest of the night this individual kept coming up close to me and  annoying me, by blocking my view of the dance floor, stepping in front of me (restricting my movement) and enjoining others a male and female to do the same. I tried to ignore them
and  have fun knowing that would get them more than reacting to it.
I exited the building at 1245 am and again called for assistance to report the harrassment. I asked the arriving officers to obtain the identity of the person bothering me if they could. They because angry at me and accused me of causing  a scene at the club. You dont know me. Im  the most humble,quiet and reserved person there is. Im rather stuck up and snotty and am there to dance not have sex with gay men. I have the right to say who I want to be with if anybody, when i want to be with them and if I choose to or not to talk to them and or entertain them... They just dont seem to get it.... The officers went into get the clubs rendition of the events. I told them i was going home, upset at the lack of security and response to these happenings and would seek action on my own (meaning a lawsuit and complaint) if everyone else refused to do anything.  You may want to take notice leaning against the back bar I could smell  the smell of crack cocaine being smoked in the back room....
I know that the police are limited as to what they can and will do but I felt it was wrong of the officer to turn his attention tome and make me out to bethe villain. In addition I feel its wrong that if there were action taken agaist myself, a protected class that there should be a law that  the police have to retain the identity of the individuals responsible for those acts. I have no way of knowing who this person is and that if I choose to take action against them personally those rights are  forfeited....
I FEEL Â REALLY BAD THAT ITS HAD TO Â COME TO THIS... HERE I AM ON A FRIDAY NIGHT WITH NOWHERE ELSE TO GO.I GUESS WE'LL JUST HAVE TO LET THE LAWYERS FIGHT IT OUT.... SORRY NORMAN NOTHING PERSONAL BUT YOUR STAFF FAILED ME AND YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD ADEQUATE SECURITY AND DONE SOMETHING ABOUT THIS,,,,
I'm from Orlando and have been to gay clubs all over. The music here was awesome. I was here Memorial day weekend and it was PACKED. It wasn't a super cute crowd and definitely older but that's to be expected. The drinks were strong and I had a lot of fun. make sure to get a place close by as these cops here do not mess around.
Review Source:Really enjoyed myself at Maine Street this past Saturday. Â DJ was great and drinks were well made. Â Seemingly new front deck was nicely equipped. Â Staff seemed friendly. Â Only gripe was really lousy smoking area which desperately needed a cleanup. Â It was like standing in a gravel pit....I know it's Maine and all...but fix it please!
Review Source:If you are in Ogunquit and want to get away from children, intolerant/ignorant people, this is the place to be.
The place has pool table, dance floor, outdoor area. This is probably the "IT" place for top dance music and really for you to "dance". It caters to many types of people. Drinks were a little weak, but much better than any other places here. You can be wild and crazy. Go to beach during the day and just let your naughtiness rule here.
They gave my guy roommate's credit card to some random girl, leaving him stranded for money for the rest of our trip. Â While the bartender did apologize, he did not seem overly concerned about it, and kind of shrugged it off, saying it was not his fault as there was a group of people trying to pay off tabs and it was busy.
Yes, things can get crazy at a bar at closing time, but come on, it's off season right now. Â It's going to get way busier and you need to get on your game. Â Also, he has an obvious guy name - there is no excuse to let a girl take his card.
They did not announce that everyone should come pay off their tabs, and instead just left my and my friend's cards on the bar. Â Anyone could have walked by and picked them both up.
While this place was fun in the beginning, having my money and credit cards safe is more important. Â I will not be returning here, and cannot ever see myself recommending this to anyone. Â Sorry. Â :(
i've only been there once but i had a great time. my bf and i are pretty open so we like hanging out at gay bars. Why?? you guys know how to get down and boogie and dance like no ones watching. everyones a super-star on the dance floor. you treat my shopping cart move with such utter respect, i heart you all.
this bar/club was good for where it was. ogunquit is a small, quaint town so don't expect anything huge or spectacular. the music was good.
I see the boys below me have given Maine Street 5 stars, but I just can't quite bring myself to agree with that rating.
While Maine Street was more up my alley than the rest of the gay bars in Ogunquit...it still didn't seem particularly special to me. Â Maybe this is just because I'm from San Francisco, and we've got gay bars coming out of our proverbial asses.
The crowd was pretty average (at best), the DJ didn't have a few songs (songs that have been out for a good month or two, which seemed a little off) and the staff wasn't particularly charming. Â I guess the deck area is nice...if you're a smoker.
That said, there was nothing really wrong with the space either. Â It was roomy, and the bathrooms weren't too crowded. Â There is a relatively spacious dancefloor. Â It also didn't take too long to get a drink, once you bellied up to the bar. Â And the drinks seemed to pack a powerful enough punch.
Overall, Maine Street was a decent way to wrap up our evening with a little dancing, but I also can't say it is on my list of must-go-back places...
absolutely fantastic place to shake your groove thing and get boozie while on a beach vacation in moose-country! recently renovated - maine street has something for everyone - good music - fantastic staff - and an outside deck on the street for cruising the people as they walk on by. a definite gay-must while in ogunquit.
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