Welcome to Heart of Biddeford

    Heart of Biddeford, powered by the strength of community involvement, fosters a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable downtown for residents, businesses and visitors.

    Biddeford, once an important mill town, has re-invented itself and is now once again a very vibrant downtown. Maine’s youngest city, the median age of all residents in Biddeford’s historic downtown is just 29!

    Delilah Poupore, HOB Executive Director

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    Explore our site to see what makes Biddeford such an attractive place to live, work, start a business, raise a family and have fun.

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    Always something happening in downtown Biddeford, Maine!

    Jun 11
    What We Heard: Community Feedback Helps Shape the Future of Downtown Biddeford

    At Heart of Biddeford, we believe good community development starts with listening. This spring, we gathered feedback through surveys, conversations, committee meetings, public events, business outreach, social media, and one-on-one discussions. While no single survey can capture every perspective, we feel good about the many ways we worked to hear from our community. In total,...

    May 04
    Heart of Biddeford Welcomes Larry Weyand as Art of Biddeford Program Director

    Heart of Biddeford is pleased to announce the hiring of Larry Weyand as Program Director of Art of Biddeford (AOB), marking an exciting new chapter for the city’s creative community. A practicing artist with experience in arts administration, governance, and leadership, Weyand brings a strong commitment to supporting artists and building thriving creative ecosystems. In...

    Dec 01
    “The Big Chill” First Planning Meeting Notes

    Representatives of Heart of Biddeford, Nibblesford Cheese Shop, and Round Turn Distilling recently gathered interested partners to plan a new WinterFest market-style event on Sat., Feb. 7, 2026 above Portland Pie (13W-2). It would run from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. with food, drinks, makers, art, and an evening dance party. The group outlined a full-day schedule,...

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    Heart of Biddeford operates through the strength of the community, with volunteerism, municipal support, generous grantors, and community donations and sponsorships. Our top-tier sponsors are the backbone of our fundraising and their generosity is reflected in the joyful faces of our community.