Historic Miss Maine USA Pageant Crowns New Winner, Belichick's Girlfriend Competes

Bangor's Shelby Howell wins Miss Maine USA, making history with first transgender contestant. Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, takes second runner-up. The Miss Maine USA pageant concluded with Shelby Howell from Bangor taking the crown. Howell will now go on to represent Maine in the Miss USA competition. The event also marked a historic moment, as Isabelle St. Cyr, a transgender woman from Monson, became the first to compete in the pageant. Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finished as the second runner-up. 'I'm feeling an immense amount of pride right now,' Hudson shared after the results. Co-host of Hub Today, Quanny Lunus, commented on the difficult decision facing the judges, stating, 'It was always a hard decision to make, but I think the two women that won are going to be able to compete at nationals.' The pageant showcased the talent and determination of all contestants, highlighting the inclusive nature of the competition.