Stephen Smith, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2016, will depart L.L.Bean in spring 2026.
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Fishermen honored in Georgetown at ‘blessing of the fleet’
About 100 people gathered for the annual Five Islands Harbor blessing, which also served this year as a special remembrance for a local fisherman who died last year.
Former students allege abuse and neglect at Hyde School in Bath
A federal lawsuit recounts their experience at the boarding school, accusing Hyde officials of imposing emotional and physical mistreatment that had lasting negative effects. The school denies the claims, calling them ‘patently false.’
Hyde boarding school accused of abusing students, forced manual labor
A federal lawsuit filed Friday details allegations of forced labor and emotional abuse at the nearly 60-year-old private boarding school in Bath that advertises a character-based education.
Bowdoinham Town Hall renovations expected to wrap up by summer’s end
Construction crews are working on improvements and updates inside and outside of the historic building.
Freeport Sewer District prepares for $20 million upgrade
The Freeport Sewer District is starting a major upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility.
Explore Brunswick’s blooming gardens for a good cause
The Brunswick in Bloom garden tour will take place on July 19 and benefit Oasis Free Clinics.
Brunswick is looking for an artist to create a sculpture with pieces of Frank J. Wood Bridge
Submissions are now open for a public art piece in Brunswick created using parts of the Frank J. Wood Bridge, which is slated for demolition.
5 things you need to know about Moxie, America’s oldest soda
America had Moxie. Then it got moxie.
Lisbon’s Moxie festival this weekend to feature national chugger, luau theme
Chugger ‘Badlands’ Booker, a giant parade, music, fireworks and food are a few sips of the 3-day Moxie-fueled fun planned, organizers say.