The death of Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero from a shooting by an ICE agent in downtown Biddeford has shaken our community. Our thoughts are with Johan’s family and loved ones, and with everyone in our community who is feeling fear, sadness, anger, or uncertainty today. Heart of Biddeford joins the growing call for...

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,...

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...