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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WHAT’S NEW

Always something happening in downtown Biddeford, Maine!

Oct 24
I Heart Biddeford 5K Returns on October 26th, 2024

Heart of Biddeford invites you to join the I Heart Biddeford 5K on Saturday, October 26th, 2024! Starting at 8:00 AM at the Biddeford Primary School parking lot, this family-friendly event serves as a key fundraiser for Heart of Biddeford’s downtown revitalization efforts, helping to create a vibrant, thriving community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner...

Oct 15
Proposal from Heart of Biddeford to Officially Incorporate “Arts” into Our Mission

Since its inception in 2010, Engine has played a transformative role in Biddeford by creating a welcoming space for artists, fostering the creative economy, and providing arts education. However, Engine has faced significant challenges due to staff and location transitions over the last several years, compounded by the impact of the pandemic felt by many...

Aug 23
Understanding Biddeford’s Youth: Insights from Local Interviews

AUTHOR: Micayla Budd,  HOB Summer Intern Introduction: A Lifelong Connection to Biddeford I’ve lived in Biddeford for my whole life, always loving being around town. Whether it was going out to dinner at a local Mexican restaurant and going to see a show at City Theater or going out to events like River Jam and...

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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.