Proposed Freeport development would add more than 500 homes to largely rural residential area

The development, still in the earliest planning stages, proposes 329 single-family houses, 60 apartment units in five buildings, 140 homes in 70 duplex buildings and eight commercial lots off Desert and Old County Road. The development would require a zoning change, which the planning board will be discussing next week.

Bootmobile at Bug Light: Two Maine icons in one spot

The L.L.Bean Bootmobile paid a weekend visit to South Portland's Bug Light Park, start of the city's Greenbelt Walkway, which will be upgraded with a donation from the Freeport-based company.

Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate

Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.

L.L. Bean to sell products through other retailers

The company's first wholesale agreements in the U.S. represent a push to get L.L. Bean products in front of more consumers.

Freeport considers blocking a part of Main Street to allow more outdoor space for businesses, pedestrians

If approved, Main Street would close to traffic from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, or Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday through Labor Day.

Facebook ads target L.L.Bean in scam sale

Using the Freeport retailer's own logo and photos, the ads tempt with discounts as low as 80%, but don't do it.

Freeport approves tax break for L.L. Bean corporate HQ expansion

In exchange for a tax incentive, L.L. Bean officials granted an easement on property intended for a multi-use trail and will help clean up Concord Gully Brook, a longtime priority for the town.

L.L.Bean stitchers sewing dog bed liners into hospital face masks

L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith described the dog bed liner masks Monday on CNBC's ‘Power Lunch’ as breathable and ‘very durable.’

L.L. Bean boxing food, not flannel, to help during pandemic

The outdoors retailer is lending space and employees to help the Good Shepherd Food Bank get food to Mainers who need it during the pandemic.

L.L.Bean to close its retail stores until March 29