17 Miss Maine USA 2025 candidates competing in Portland

Maine has had nine Miss USA placements, with Katie Whittier achieving fourth runner-up in 2010, and Marina Gray reaching the Top 10 in 2018. Recently, Anne Summer Baldridge was crowned Miss Maine USA 2024. The upcoming Miss Maine USA 2025 pageant will feature 17 candidates, including the first transgender competitor, Isabelle St. Cyr.

21 Miss Missouri USA 2025 candidates competing in Branson

Missouri has 26 placements in Miss USA, with Shandi Ren Finnessey winning in 2004. The latest title, Miss Missouri USA 2024, went to Ashleigh Bedwell on June 15, 2024. She will crown her successor for the 2025 competition on May 11, which features 21 candidates aiming for the Miss USA title.

5 most beautiful Miss Maine USA 2025 candidates

Originally from Howland, Penobscot County, Maine, United States, Isabelle St. Cyr, 24, is making history as the first ever transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine USA. Representing Monson, Piscataquis County, Maine, she is competing against 16 other Miss Maine USA 2025 candidates including Jordon Isabella Roosevelt Hudson, 24, of Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. This is … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Maine USA 2025 candidates

13 things about 11th Hawaii lieutenant governor Duke Aiona

James Richard "Duke" Aiona Jr. is a Republican politician, served as Hawaii's 11th lieutenant governor, and has run for governor multiple times, losing in 2010, 2014, and 2022. Born in Honolulu, he has a background in law and worked as a family court judge. Aiona is married with four children.

10 things about 28th Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt

John Kevin Stitt serves as the 28th governor of Oklahoma. Born in Florida, he is a member of the Cherokee Nation and co-founded Gateway Mortgage. Stitt took office in 2019 and was reelected in 2022. His tenure has included significant legislative actions regarding abortion and sports betting, alongside family and personal milestones.

10 things about 89th Connecticut governor Ned Lamont

Edward Miner "Ned" Lamont Jr. is the 89th governor of Connecticut, having been sworn in first in 2019 and reelected in 2023. A Democrat and businessman, he has a history of political involvement and reforms, including police oversight and abortion protections. Born in Washington, D.C., he resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Miss Missouri USA 2025 could be Chrissy La Parriea, Kinsey Sowell, Latoya Sumner

Born in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, Shandi Ren Finnessey represented the U.S. at Miss Universe 2004 and competed against 79 other candidates at the Centro de Exposiciones y Convenciones Mitad del Mundo (CEMEXPO) in Quito, Ecuador on June 1, 2004. She was runner-up to Jennifer Hawkins of Australia. Including Finnesey's coronation in … Continue reading Miss Missouri USA 2025 could be Chrissy La Parriea, Kinsey Sowell, Latoya Sumner

10 things about US Army veteran Larry Eugene Parks from Oregon

Larry Eugene Parks, born in 1950, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He went missing in 1979 and was found dead in Oregon in 1980, but his identity remained unknown for 45 years. In 2025, advancements in genetic testing led to his identification. His death is linked to serial killer Randy Steven Craft.

13 things about Chula Vista, California’s Jacqueline Ma

Jacqueline Ma used to be a teacher in California. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison after confessing to abusing two boys.

Rome, New York native Nathaniel Radimak arrested in Honolulu, Hawaii

Nathaniel Walter Radimak, born in New York, has a history of violent incidents, including road rage and assaults in California and Hawaii. In 2023, he faced charges from multiple victims and was sentenced to five years in prison, later released on parole. His behavior has raised concerns about his anger management.