Mainebiz contributing photographer Jim Neuger spends time with Maine's oyster growers for a photo essay.

The 24-year-old former cheerleader finished third in the Miss Maine USA pageant, with Mara Carpenter coming in as the runner-up to Shelby Howell.

The Miss Maine pageant garnered significant attention as it welcomed its first transgender contestant. Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend competed against trans model Isabelle St. Cyr.

The former NFL coach's girlfriend, 24, placed third at the weekend-long event in Portland On Sunday, May 11, Jordon Hudson placed third in the Miss Maine USA pageant after two days of competing on ...

After placing third at Miss Maine USA, Jordon Hudson, 24, was seen holding hands with boyfriend Bill Belichick, 73, as they left the pageant together.

Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of former NFL football coach Bill Belichick, placed second runner-up in the Miss Maine USA pageant over the weekend.

University of North Carolina coach Bill Belichick supported girlfriend Jordon Hudson at the Miss Maine USA beauty pageant May 11, in which the 24-year-old placed third.

Jordon Hudson’s relationship with Bill Belichick has caused quite a stir, and it brought a huge amount of attention to the Miss Maine USA contest this weekend.

The UNC football coach was spotted sitting in the front row as Jordan Hudson competed in the Miss Maine USA pageant, according to reports.

This year's Miss Maine USA stage featured two particularly notable competitors: Bill Belichick 's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and the first-ever transgender Miss Maine contestant, Isabelle St. Cyr.

Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of former NFL football coach Bill Belichick, placed second runner-up in the Miss Maine USA pageant over the weekend. With Belichick, 73, in the front row, Hudson, 24 ...