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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....