Linda Bean

We pay tribute to Maine business and political leaders whose legacies live on.

The granddaughter of the founder of L.L.Bean Inc., Linda Bean built a variety of businesses in Maine and was a philanthropist and Republican political candidate.

In the past 18 months, fires have ravaged businesses in Port Clyde, Houlton, Skowhegan and Belfast. Here's a look at rebuilding plans.

Linda Bean, who owns the Port Clyde General Store and the adjacent art gallery devoted to the Wyeths, said three original works from Jamie Wyeth were lost. In a statement, she vowed to rebuild.

Firefighters throughout the midcoast rushed to battle the blaze, which destroyed several businesses.