Category: Downtown Biddeford News

A recent consumer/visitor survey conducted by Heart of Biddeford shows enthusiastic support for the safety measures taken by the downtown business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly two hundred people responded to an online survey in the one-week period of July 13-20, 2020. The survey was distributed through the Main Street organization, Heart...

Problem statement: Businesses need to constantly adapt to COVID-19 related challenges. It can be challenging to figure out how to re-design a space to meet safety guidelines. Now, businesses in Biddeford are allowed to creatively add exterior dining. However many restaurateurs do not have the design experience to create an aesthetically pleasing design change with...

As Biddeford continues its renaissance, the downtown has found its foodie niche. The city’s oldest establishment — Reilly’s Bakery — serves up donuts, pastries and cakes to generations of loyal customers, while continually building a new fan base. Same goes for the Italians from George’s Sandwich Shop and the personal-sized pies from Pizza by Alex....