FREEPORT – During a snowy morning Feb. 8, L.L. Bean and Barclays Bank card officials announced that Marjorie Thompson of Cumberland had won $1 million as the grand prizewinner of the Freeport retailer’s Centennial Sweepstakes.

The presentation marked the conclusion of Bean’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration and sweepstakes.

Thompson made her winning purchase at the Kimball Shop in Northeast Harbor, and her name was chosen from more than 220 million entries, said Shelly Bartlett, vice president of card services for L.L. Bean.

“Given the huge number of entries in the sweepstakes, it is remarkable that the winning card holder resides in Maine and the winning purchase was made here in Maine, our own back yard,” said Bartlett, “We are delighted that we had so much interest in the sweepstakes and it is wonderful to have winners from over 30 different states, as it truly helps us celebrate the many cardmembers/customers that L.L. Bean has.

During the national sweepstakes, which launched in March and ran through December 2012, L.L. Bean cardholders were automatically entered for a chance to win one of 25 monthly prizes with every purchase made using their card. Cardholders increased their chances of winning by using their cards to purchase everyday items such as gas, groceries, utilities and retail.

Sweepstakes winners were selected in a random drawing under the supervision of Marden-Kane Inc., an independent judging organization.

“Winning a million dollars is a life-altering event and we are delighted for Marjorie and her family,” Chris McCormick, L.L. Bean president and CEO, said Friday.

L.L. Bean Centennial Sweepstakes winner Marjorie Thompson of Cumberland and her husband Richard hold a likeness of the $1 million check Feb 5 at the LL Bean flagship store in Freeport.   
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