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Fox News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Maine fishermen support Jordon Hudson after her advocacy during pageant: 'Together, we persevere'
The Maine Coast Fisherman's Association praised Jordon Hudson for her advocacy during the Miss Maine USA pageant earlier this month. Support for Maine fishermen appeared to be close to Hudson's heart. She has championed their cause, not only in the pageant, but also thanked Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and the Trump administration for its renegotiation of the Maine Sea Grant funding. "Advocating for Maine's commercial fisherman takes many forms, and sometimes it walks across a stage in heels wearing a bikini," the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association wrote on its Instagram Stories on Monday. "Jordon Hudson is helping shine a spotlight on Maine fishing communities in ways we never imagined, from the stage to the working waterfront. "We're grateful for voices like Jordon's that remind us advocacy doesn't always look the same, but it always matters. Together, we persevere." Hudson was asked during the Miss Maine USA pageant a moment in life she would want to go back to. She said she wished she could be transported back to her family's fishing boat. "I think about this often because there's a mass exodus for fishermen occurring in the rural areas of Maine, and I don't want to see more fishermen leave this place," she said, via Mass Live. "As your next Miss Maine USA, I would make a point to go to communities … to go into the government and advocate for these people so that they don't have to think about these memories as a past moment." Hudson's parents owned a fishing business, Frenchman's Bay Fisheries, in Maine. However, after the area they used to fish, Taunton Bay, was closed off to fishing by the state in 2000, their business eventually went bankrupt years later. Her family's ship reportedly suffered damage and couldn't afford repairs. The family attempted to lobby the state and local legislatures to ease up on regulations that impeded the fishing industry, and eventually the closure of their business. The family eventually moved to Massachusetts. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordon Hudson Breaks Silence on Miss Maine USA Pageant with Very Specific Taylor Swift Lyrics
Over one week after placing third at Miss Maine USA, Jordon Hudson is looking back on her recent pageant experience. On Monday, May 19, the former cheerleader, 24, posted a carousel of Instagram photos captured of her on stage at the two-day competition in Portland, Maine, where she was supported by boyfriend Bill Belichick, 73. Hudson shared images of her evening gown look — a sparkly violet dress decorated with a sash representing the town of Hancock — and her shimmery teal swimwear ensemble. In one of the snaps, Hudson is seen accepting the pageant's style award while sporting the gold mini dress she wore during the event's opening number. She didn't add any commentary in her caption and instead simply tagged the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and the Maine Sea Grant page. Hudson did, however, add a musical accompaniment to her post, soundtracking the carousel to Taylor Swift's song "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince." Related: Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick Leave Miss Maine USA Holding Hands After Pageant Upset Though Swift's 2019 track does make a mention of a "pageant smile" in an earlier verse, Hudson's music selection begins later in the song. "No cameras catch my muffled cries/I counted days, I counted miles/To see you there, to see you there/And now the storm is coming," Swift sings before launching into the chorus, which references rumors and skewed reputations: "They whisper in the hallway, 'She's a bad, bad girl.'" The song, which was released on the 14-time Grammy winner's Lover album, nods to themes of school-age gossiping. Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism. Considering recent press attention on Hudson and Belichick, the Miss Maine USA contestant — who competed in the pageant in 2024 as well, previously placing second — could be using the song to characterize her own situation. Related: Inside Jordon Hudson's Miss Maine USA Pageant Weekend with Boyfriend Bill Belichick (Exclusive) Before their weekend in Portland, the couple caught criticism after their awkward CBS News appearance on April 27, prompting their relationship to become a regular subject of news headlines. Another photo from Hudson's recent Instagram post shows her speaking into a microphone held by the emcee as she answered a question during the last round of judging. As she took center stage, she began by sending another pointed message seemingly about the scrutiny of her situation. "I'm feeling an immense amount of pride right now," she said into the microphone. "I'm hoping that anybody who is watching this finds the strength to push through whatever it is that they're going through and embodies that hate never wins." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordon Hudson Breaks Silence on Miss Maine USA Pageant with Very Specific Taylor Swift Lyrics
Over one week after placing third at Miss Maine USA, Jordon Hudson is looking back on her recent pageant experience. On Monday, May 19, the former cheerleader, 24, posted a carousel of Instagram photos captured of her on stage at the two-day competition in Portland, Maine, where she was supported by boyfriend Bill Belichick, 73. Hudson shared images of her evening gown look — a sparkly violet dress decorated with a sash representing the town of Hancock — and her shimmery teal swimwear ensemble. In one of the snaps, Hudson is seen accepting the pageant's style award while sporting the gold mini dress she wore during the event's opening number. She didn't add any commentary in her caption and instead simply tagged the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and the Maine Sea Grant page. Hudson did, however, add a musical accompaniment to her post, soundtracking the carousel to Taylor Swift's song "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince." Related: Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick Leave Miss Maine USA Holding Hands After Pageant Upset Though Swift's 2019 track does make a mention of a "pageant smile" in an earlier verse, Hudson's music selection begins later in the song. "No cameras catch my muffled cries/I counted days, I counted miles/To see you there, to see you there/And now the storm is coming," Swift sings before launching into the chorus, which references rumors and skewed reputations: "They whisper in the hallway, 'She's a bad, bad girl.'" The song, which was released on the 14-time Grammy winner's Lover album, nods to themes of school-age gossiping. Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism. Considering recent press attention on Hudson and Belichick, the Miss Maine USA contestant — who competed in the pageant in 2024 as well, previously placing second — could be using the song to characterize her own situation. Related: Inside Jordon Hudson's Miss Maine USA Pageant Weekend with Boyfriend Bill Belichick (Exclusive) Before their weekend in Portland, the couple caught criticism after their awkward CBS News appearance on April 27, prompting their relationship to become a regular subject of news headlines. Another photo from Hudson's recent Instagram post shows her speaking into a microphone held by the emcee as she answered a question during the last round of judging. As she took center stage, she began by sending another pointed message seemingly about the scrutiny of her situation. "I'm feeling an immense amount of pride right now," she said into the microphone. "I'm hoping that anybody who is watching this finds the strength to push through whatever it is that they're going through and embodies that hate never wins." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Down East community supports family of young fisherman who died scalloping
Apr. 30—In the days since Jaxson Marston died in an apparent accident while dragging for scallops, the Down East region where he grew up has rallied to support his young family and honor his memory. Marston's family and friends have posted social media tributes to the 26-year-old fisherman from Addison, who was the father of a young daughter and was expecting another child with his longtime girlfriend. The fishing community and others from far beyond Washington County have donated over $110,000 to support his family. "When there's a loss in the fishing community, whether it's a fall overboard or a tragic accident, it's a very stark and scary reminder that commercial fishing is indeed one of the most dangerous occupations," said Monique Coombs, director of community programs for the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association. "It's very scary and devastating. The whole fishing community mourns when there's a death in the fishing community." Marston died April 25 in what Coast Guard officials have called an apparent accident aboard the fishing boat 25 to Life after a rope snapped and hit him and another crew member. The boat, which fishes out of the village of Corea in Gouldsboro, was fishing for scallops about 25 nautical miles east of Nahant, Massachusetts, according to the Coast Guard. Marston had a suspected broken neck and "was intermittently unresponsive" when the Coast Guard responded to a distress call. The second crew member, Jamie Bailey, had a concussion and possible broken ribs. The Coast Guard transported the injured crew members by boat to a pier in Gloucester. EMS crews then took them to Beverly Hospital, where Marston was pronounced dead. Coombs, who is the wife and mother of fishermen, said fishing families are used to living with "a low level of worry, even on the best days." "It's very understood how unpredictable the ocean can be and how things can happen in an instant on a boat if you're not paying attention, if there's bad weather, if there are ropes on your feet," she said. Coombs said the Maine Coast Fisherman's Association can help connect fishermen who are struggling with Marston's death to mental health professionals who understand loss, grief and the fishing community. Marston's family wrote in his obituary that he was known around the fishing community as a hard worker. They described "his quick wit and unfiltered mouth, the cowlick that just wouldn't stay down no matter what he did to it, and his immense love for his family and friends." He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, spending time at camp with his mom and stepfather, golfing and grilling. His family said Marston was a loving, caring and patient father who loved that role even more than hunting. "If you asked him what his best day ever was, he would say the day his daughter was born. He was looking forward to being the father of two beautiful daughters," they wrote. In the days after Marston's death, several fundraisers were launched to help his family. A GoFundMe set up for Marston's girlfriend, Kameron Cluff, and their daughter asked for financial support to give them time to grieve without worrying about finances. The campaign had raised more than $114,000 by Wednesday morning. Cluff, who could not be reached this week and has not spoken publicly, posted a short note on Facebook thanking people for their support. She described Marston as a hard worker who was scalloping between two boats in Gloucester "so we could afford to live happily and stress free." She said he planned to eventually buy his own boat. Marston's death comes just months after two commercial scallop fishermen, Chester "Chet" Barrett and his son, Aaron, of South Addison, were reported missing Jan. 18 by a family member when they didn't return from a trip that began at Cobscook Bay State Park. The body of Chester Barrett was recovered from the sunken the 34-foot fishing vessel Sudden Impact on Feb. 2. 'LIFE IS SHORT' Rep. Tiffany Strout, a Republican state lawmaker who represents part of Washington County, wrote on social media about the impact of the tragedy on the community. She called Marston "a husband, a dad, hard worker, passionate hunter and a friend to many who was doing what he had done many times before, just trying to earn an honest living to support his family." Strout urged people to support Marston's family and Bailey as he recovers from his injuries. She called the incident "a reminder that life is short, things can change in an instant and sometime accidents just happen, even with the most caution and readiness." Cluff also asked the community to support Bailey and said Marston would have wanted him to have "equal support and care." The GoFundMe for Bailey has raised nearly $17,000. "Even badly injured, according to Jaxson's family, Jamie tried to help Jaxson as best he could. Jamie is a hard worker and a dad who earns his living on the water," Strout wrote on Facebook. "He will have a long recovery ahead of him both physically but also mentally, as anyone can imagine what it was like on the boat that day." After the accident, Tessa Browne, owner of Cape Ann Lobstermen, a seafood supplier, asked fishermen to donate bags of scallops to support Marston and his family. She told NBC10 Boston that she has been buying scallops from one of the boats he worked on for the past few years. "He was an awesome person, super hard worker, great father, he loved his kids. Everyone that comes from Maine is a super awesome person, so he was one of those," Browne told the TV station. On Monday night, family and friends gathered on the Schoodic Barrens to honor Marston with the universal signal for a missing hunter. Several dozen people wearing blaze orange stood in a line and raised their guns, their three shots echoing across the barrens. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. 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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Down East community supports family of young scallop fisherman who died on the job
Apr. 30—In the days since Jaxson Marston died in an apparent accident while dragging for scallops, the Down East region where he grew up has rallied to support his young family and honor his memory. Marston's family and friends have posted social media tributes to the 26-year-old fisherman from Addison, who was the father of a young daughter and was expecting another child with his longtime girlfriend. The fishing community and others from far beyond Washington County have donated thousands of dollars to support his family. "When there's a loss in the fishing community, whether it's a fall overboard or a tragic accident, it's a very stark and scary reminder that commercial fishing is indeed one of the most dangerous occupations," said Monique Coombs, director of community programs for the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association. "It's very scary and devastating. The whole fishing community mourns when there's a death in the fishing community." Marston died April 25 in what Coast Guard officials have called an apparent accident aboard the fishing boat "25 to Life" after a rope snapped and hit him and another crew member. The boat, which fishes out of the village of Corea in Gouldsboro, was fishing for scallops about 25 nautical miles east of Nahant, Massachusetts, according to the Coast Guard. Marston had a suspected broken neck and "was intermittently unresponsive" when the Coast Guard responded to a distress call. The second crew member, Jamie Bailey, had a concussion and possible broken ribs. The Coast Guard transported the injured crew members by boat to a pier in Gloucester. EMS crews then took them to Beverly Hospital, where Marston was pronounced dead. Coombs, who is the wife and mother of fishermen, said fishing families are used to living with "a low level of worry, even on the best days." "It's very understood how unpredictable the ocean can be and how things can happen in an instant on a boat if you're not paying attention, if there's bad weather, if there are ropes on your feet," she said. Coombs said the Maine Coast Fisherman's Association can help connect fishermen who are struggling with mental health professionals who understand loss, grief and the fishing community. Marston's family wrote in his obituary that he was known around the fishing community as a hard worker. They described "his quick wit and unfiltered mouth, the cowlick that just wouldn't stay down no matter what he did to it, and his immense love for his family and friends." He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, spending time at camp with his mom and step-father, golfing and grilling. His family said Marston was a loving, caring and patient father who loved that role even more than hunting. "If you asked him what his best day ever was, he would say the day his daughter was born. He was looking forward to being the father of two beautiful daughters," they wrote. In the days after Marston's death was announced, several fundraisers were launched to help his family. A GoFundMe set up for Marston's girlfriend, Kameron Cluff, and their daughter asked for financial support to give them time to grieve without worrying about finances. The campaign had raised more than $114,000 by Wednesday morning. Cluff, who could not be reached this week and has not spoken publicly, posted a short note on Facebook thanking people for their support. She described Marston as a hard worker who was scalloping between two boats in Gloucester "so we could afford to live happily and stress free." She said he planned to eventually buy his own boat. Rep. Tiffany Strout, a Republican state lawmaker who represents part of Washington County, wrote on social media about the impact of the tragedy on the community. She called Marston "a husband, a dad, hard worker, passionate hunter and a friend to many who was doing what he had done many times before, just trying to earn an honest living to support his family." Strout urged people to support Marston's family and Bailey as he recovers from his injuries. She called the incident "a reminder that life is short, things can change in an instant and sometime accidents just happen, even with the most caution and readiness." Cluff also asked the community to support Bailey and said Marston would have wanted him to have "equal support and care." The GoFundMe for Bailey has raised nearly $17,000. "Even badly injured, according to Jaxson's family, Jamie tried to help Jaxson as best he could. Jamie is a hard worker and dad who earns his living on the water," Strout wrote on Facebook. "He will have a long recovery ahead of him both physically but also mentally as anyone can imagine what it was like on the boat that day." After the accident, Tessa Browne, owner of Cape Ann Lobstermen, asked fishermen to donate bags of scallops to support Marston and his family. She told NBC10 Boston that she has been buying scallops from one of the boats he worked on for the past few years. "He was an awesome person, super hard worker great father, he loved his kids. Everyone that comes from Maine is a super awesome person so he was one of those," Browne told the TV station. On Monday night, family and friends gathered on the Schoodic Barrens to honor Jaxson with the universal signal for a missing hunter. Several dozen people wearing blaze orange stood in a line and raised their guns, their three shots echoing across the barrens. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
