The granddaughter of L.L. Bean allegedly failed to pay the firm a required commission related to the sale of a retail building in Freeport.
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FEC asks more questions about Linda Bean's pro-Trump PAC
Linda Bean is the granddaughter of L.L. Bean, a member of the retailer’s board and the founder of a lobster company called Linda Bean’s Lobster Dreams. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Federal Election Commission is raising questions about last-minute election expenditures by a pro-Donald Trump super PAC that has already acknowledged making mistakes regarding the sources […]
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Try grabbing the Constitution
As a lifelong Democrat, I have to stand behind LL Bean and Linda Bean’s decision to support Donald Trump. LL Bean is undoubtedly the best retail outlet anywhere in the world, with high quality products at reasonable prices backed by lifetime guarantees. They employ a boatload of people and they make huge contributions of clothing […]
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Donald Trump thanks Linda Bean, tweets support for L.L.Bean
Thank you to Linda Bean of L.L.Bean for your great support and courage. People will support you even more now. Buy L.L.Bean. @LBPerfectMaine — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2017 Maine retail giant L.L.Bean on Thursday landed in the hot middle of the political warfare that has divided the nation when President-elect Donald Trump […]
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FEC looks into Linda Bean’s PAC supporting Donald Trump
Updated 5:34 p.m.: AUGUSTA — L.L. Bean heiress Linda Bean made excessive contributions to a political action committee she bankrolled to support Republican President-elect Donald Trump, the Federal Election Commission said. Making America Great Again LLC was limited to individual contributions of $5,000, according to a Wednesday letter from federal regulators obtained by The Associated Press. […]
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FBI investigates threats against Linda Bean lobster facilities
ROCKLAND — The FBI and local police are investigating threats against Linda Bean’s lobster business. Details of the threats are not being released. Rockland Police Chief Bruce Boucher said Saturday that there was follow-up investigative work done this week. He referred specific questions about the investigation to the FBI. The threats were made in September […]
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Knox Co. prosecutor rejects PETA lawsuit against Linda Bean’s lobster plant
ROCKLAND — Knox County’s top prosecutor said he will not pursue animal cruelty charges in connection with the processing of lobsters at Linda Bean’s plant in Rockland. District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau issued a statement Monday afternoon in response to a complaint filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA asked that Bean be […]
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PETA says Rockland processor mutilates lobsters
PORTLAND — The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals on Tuesday unveiled a hidden-camera video the organization said shows the inhumane mutilation of live lobsters and crabs at a Rockland processing facility. Maine lobster industry leaders responded sharply to the allegations of mistreatment. Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, said the PETA […]