L.L. Bean has second-best year in its history

Wicked Good Slippers continued to be the company’s top-performing product, with eight pairs sold per minute during the holiday season. 

Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim

The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear.

L.L. Bean announces $50 million upgrades to Freeport campus

The company announced plans Wednesday for a makeover of its flagship store and campus in Freeport.

Freeport Players presents ‘Radio—WFCP Home Time Radio Hour, XVI’

Meet our 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For in 2022

Every year, we ask you to tell us about people in your community who go out of their way to give of themselves for the benefit of others. This year's 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For includes a volunteer from Augusta and an artist who creates public art from Solon. Here are their stories.

Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season

Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.

Midcoast police agencies feeling weight of widespread labor shortage

Brunswick, Topsham and Freeport are just three of dozens of communities around the state searching for police officers, thanks to a shortage that local department heads attribute to a hot labor market, generational shifts in the workforce and a negative public perception of law enforcement following George Floyd's murder in 2020.

Hundreds gather to celebrate life of Freeport teen

Community members rally around the family and friends of Theo Ferrara, who was found dead last month after an extensive search.

Diocese plans Walking with Moms in Need event in Hallowell

Weekly open houses continue in Freeport.

Pump it up: Can you keep warm in winter with a heat pump alone?

An Efficiency Maine initiative may be changing minds about the energy-saving devices, after testing their stand-alone performance in subzero temperatures.