l.l. bean Archives - The Portland Press Herald

L.L. Bean unveils new machine and a path to 1 million boots a year

by CAROL COULTAS Business editor August 17, 2017August 18, 2017

The outdoor gear retailer is expanding its boot production capacity by one-third as a new molding machine goes online.

by Staff Report June 8, 2017June 9, 2017

A police dispatch center receives a call indicating the possibility of a bomb, but three K-9 units find nothing suspicious during a 90-minute search.

Source goes looking for answers about ‘garden thrones’ from inexpensive plastic to custom wood.

She shows Maine schoolkids how to weave twigs into works of art.

by The Associated Press May 20, 2017May 20, 2017

The Japanese Bootmobile is slightly smaller and built on the chassis of a Toyota Hilux.

by Associated Press March 7, 2017

Plastic on the Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes can weaken and break.

by Henry Chance January 22, 2017January 20, 2017

Though one board member supports Donald Trump, the company stands for everything that he is not.

by The Editorial Board January 12, 2017January 11, 2017

Board member Linda Bean’s conservative political views shouldn’t outweigh the good the company does.

Its valuable brand comes under fire from a national group that’s unhappy with board member Linda Bean’s financial support for Donald Trump.

by Associated Press January 5, 2017January 5, 2017

The Freeport-based retailer will double the size of its production facility there.