Doug Sanford | A preacher’s son, developer

March 22, 2026May 31, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

For nearly 50 years, Biddeford's most iconic 'bootstrap developer" has demonstrated a deep love for the city. By RANDY SEAVER | Editor When looking back over the last 50 years of Biddeford’s history, there is no question that Doug Sanford played an extraordinarily pivotal and significant role in resurrecting a community that was brimming with … Continue reading Doug Sanford | A preacher’s son, developer

Tough Guys Don’t Dance

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 2 Comments

This is the first installment of the five-part 'Biddeford After Dark" series that was originally published in 2001 by the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier By RANDY SEAVER, Editor [Oct. 2001] A heavy and ominous fog — the precursor of a cold and damp weekend — rolled westward over Biddeford early on Friday evening, and it remained like … Continue reading Tough Guys Don’t Dance

Developer secures funding for environmental remediation near former MERC site

December 11, 2025February 11, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

A public hearing about the project remediation will be held Dec. 18 Contributed Story; Legal Notice Fathom Companies --- a development firm that will be building a mixed-use and housing project near the intersection of Lincoln and Pearl streets in Biddeford --- has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) … Continue reading Developer secures funding for environmental remediation near former MERC site

Council pauses on major development project

June 4, 2025February 10, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Several members of the Biddeford City Council expressed significant and pointed concerns during Tuesday’s council meeting about a proposed affordable housing project near the corner of Lincoln and Pearl streets. Westbrook Development Corp. is hoping to construct approximately 90 units of affordable housing for residents over the age of 55. The developers say the monthly … Continue reading Council pauses on major development project

Richard Rhames | Dirt farmer pundit

May 14, 2024May 31, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Although he wears many hats, Richard Rhames of Biddeford could probably best be described with just three words: authentic, passionate and persistent. Rhames, 78, is a well-known commodity at City Hall. He is an outspoken member of the public, a former city councilor and a tireless member of the both the city’s Conservation Commission and Cable Television Committee.