AUGUSTA, Maine, March 25 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following statement on March 24, 2024: * * * Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Maine businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Bean: "I was saddened to learn of the passing of Maine businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Bean. Linda's career included nearly five decades on the board of the iconic company started by her grandfather, L.L.Bean, and successful ventures and investments in Maine's lob  more