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Samantha Maddox
Samantha Maddox, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Soft-Feminine
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Musician and hopeless romantic. Let’s write our own love symphony.
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Kirstin Mack
Kirstin Mack, 31 Online: Today
Body Type: Bear
Height: 5′3″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Sapiosexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: High School Diploma
Bio: Comedy writer who loves making people laugh. Let’s share some jokes.
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Mackenzie Andrews
Mackenzie Andrews, 32 Online: Today
Body Type: Full-Figured
Height: 5′6″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Never
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Therapist and mindfulness coach. Seeking a peaceful and loving connection.
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Trey Ellis
Trey Ellis, 31 Online: Recently
Body Type: Petite
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Gynosexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Some College
Bio: Animal rescuer and advocate. Searching for a fellow animal lover.
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Trevon Barry
Trevon Barry, 28 Online: Today
Body Type: Soft-Feminine
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Androsexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: High School Diploma
Bio: Film buff and aspiring director. Let’s discuss the nuances of cinema over popcorn.
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Araceli Page
Araceli Page, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Hourglass
Height: 5′9″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Trying to Quit
Sexuality: Pansexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: PhD
Bio: Passionate about social justice and community work. Let’s change the world together.
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Rebeca Lamb
Rebeca Lamb, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Muscular
Height: 4′11″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Polysexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Trade School
Bio: Aspiring actor with a love for improv. Let’s see where life’s script takes us.
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Rodolfo Goff
Rodolfo Goff, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Full-Figured
Height: 5′6″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: Singer and songwriter. Looking for someone to inspire my next love song.
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Davonte Delaney
Davonte Delaney, 33 Online: Today
Body Type: Voluptuous
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Some High School
Bio: Photographer with a love for street art. Let's explore the city together.
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Dennis Cooley
Dennis Cooley, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Soft-Feminine
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Androsexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Some High School
Bio: Sci-fi geek and aspiring astronaut. Let’s explore the universe together.
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Queer dating in Portland, Maine – meet singles and create connections that last.

Is Anyone Else Trying to Find Their Queer Family in a Small City?

The fog rolled in over Casco Bay this morning as I sat at Tandem Coffee, watching people hurry by with collars turned up. Three years into living in Portland, Maine, and I still feel that mix of belonging and searching that I think many of us in smaller queer communities know all too well.

When Portland Becomes Home

Last summer during Pride, I found myself dancing with strangers-turned-friends at a tiny bar on Fore Street. The string lights reflected in everyone's eyes as we moved together, sweaty and laughing. A tall human with a glorious mustache grabbed my hand and twirled me while saying, "Welcome home, darling!" That moment—it felt like finally exhaling after holding my breath for years.

The In-Between Spaces

But let's be honest about the struggle too. While Portland has heart, it's not the sprawling queer metropolis some of us dreamed about. Finding connection here means:

  • Dating apps where you recognize every single person after two days
  • Running into your ex (and their new partner) at literally every farmers market
  • That awkward "are they queer or just Portland-hip?" guessing game
  • Seasonal friendship hibernation when winter hits

Creating Our Own Magic

What I've learned is that queer community in smaller cities isn't something you find—it's something you build together, brick by brick. Try hosting potlucks at your apartment, even when it feels vulnerable. Join that queer book club at Mechanics' Hall. Show up alone to events at Space Gallery and talk to someone else standing awkwardly alone.

Remember: your queer family is looking for you just as earnestly as you're looking for them. What's your Portland story? I'm here listening, and so are others just like us.