Downtown Biddeford will come alive August 14–15 as Fringe Fest and River Jam transform the city’s streets and riverfront into a weekend filled with nationally touring musicians, immersive arts experiences, local food, artisan makers, and family-friendly fun. Presented by Heart of Biddeford and Art of Biddeford, the free festivals invite residents and visitors alike to...

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,...