"Reviving Maine's Waterfront with the Inspiration of Wyeth's Art"
Linda Bean, heiress to the L.L. Bean fortune and a passionate art collector, is working to rebuild the Port Clyde, Maine, waterfront after a devastating fire destroyed several commercial buildings, including a gallery housing Wyeth family artworks. With a deep admiration for the Wyeths, Bean has enlisted painter Jamie Wyeth to assist in the restoration efforts, which include plans to finance the rebuilding through donations and the contribution of Jamie's paintings. Despite the loss of significant artworks, including a recently purchased N.C. Wyeth painting, Bean is determined to restore the area while preserving its character as a working waterfront for the local fishing community.