Leon Leonwood Bean was born on October 13, 1872, in the little town of Greenwood, Maine. He showed an early interest in business, earning his first money at the young age of nine. He learned that he ...

You can live in Maine for years and never be accepted as a true Mainer... but, even then, you can still dress like one. For that, you need to go the legendary outfitter L.L. Bean, founded by Leon ...

Linda L. Bean, the granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder Leon Leonwood Bean, died Saturday at the age of 82, according to multiple reports. The Associated Press reports Bean's death was confirmed by her ...