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!

    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,...

    Dec 01
    Summary of Nov. 19th Downtown Safety Meeting

    On November 19, 2025, Heart of Biddeford convened downtown businesses and community partners—including the Biddeford Police Department, Office of General Assistance, Seeds of Hope, the York County District Attorney’s Office, McArthur Library, and the Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition—to strengthen shared understanding around downtown safety and our neighbors who are unhoused. The discussion focused on the...

    Nov 17
    Heart of Biddeford Presents—Science Collider: The Story of the Saco

    Miranda Carrabba, UNE Sustainability Fellow, Summer 2025, presenting about her results at a national conference. Heart of Biddeford is excited to announce Science Collider: The Story of the Saco. This one-of-a-kind community event will be a space where data meets poetry, research meets songs, and every perspective helps to tell The Story of the Saco....

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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.