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Miss Maine USA pageant has its first transgender contestant

  • Isabelle St. Cyr, representing Monson, will compete in the Miss Maine USA pageant in Portland on May 10-11, becoming the first openly transgender contestant.
  • St. Cyr entered the competition prior to transgender inclusion in sports becoming a significant issue in Maine.
  • The 24-year-old farm owner hopes to challenge stereotypes and inspire other trans people, using her platform to share her story.
  • St. Cyr said, "It's important that people know that there are trans women that live in these rural areas."
  • As the first openly transgender woman to participate, St. Cyr aims to show that trans women deserve to compete and break down closeminded views.
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Bangor Daily News broke the news in Bangor, United States on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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