Category: City Issues

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...

We are Better Together (Just a Little Further Apart…) Biddeford has always been known as a can-do community, and we are being called upon now to show great care for one another. The coronavirus is affecting all of our lives, creating new challenges daily. Let’s stay in contact (virtually) and find ways to support each...

HEART OF BIDDEFORD PARTICIPATING IN PARTNERS IN PRESERVATION: MAIN STREET CAMPAIGN REFLECTING AMERICAN DIVERSITY Biddeford’s City Hall Clock Tower Can Win Preservation Funding with Support From the Local Community As a participant of the 2018 Partners in Preservation campaign, Heart of Biddeford is encouraging the public to visit VoteYourMainStreet.org to secure funding to help preserve...

The talk around town is true! Biddeford is a great place to do business! We are happy to report an overall positive trend downtown, with satisfied business owners. During a five-week period throughout the first half of this spring, Heart of Biddeford was able to administer and collect 55 survey responses from various local downtown...

Wondering what the candidates for mayor and city council think about the downtown’s role in Biddeford’s future? On October 15, an email/letter was sent from Heart of Biddeford to each of the Biddeford mayor and city council candidates, inquiring if they would be willing to reply to two questions related to the downtown. They were told...

After a long, dreary winter, summer has finally blessed Maine. With the end of July approaching quickly, many beloved and quintessential summer pastimes are already underway.  From backyard baseball games, to family barbecues, the season of sun is all about carefree fun. The only thing you should be worrying about this summer is how much...

In many communities across the country, there are concerns about parking in the city’s core, usually with as many opinions as there are people! The Heart of Biddeford wishes to add to the community conversation about downtown parking and parking meters, drawing upon the results of the City of Biddeford’s 2012 Parking Study as well as...

Good things continue to happen along the RiverWalk! Here’s a long-awaited update! Wayfinding Signage RiverWalk wayfinding signage has been installed in both Biddeford and Saco, based on the overall plan developed by Brad Woodworth of Woodworth Associates, in conjunction with staff from both cities.  Their purpose is to direct visitors from the RiverWalk to the...

Are you enjoying the new mural at 265 Main Street, created by artist Julie Gray? She painted geometric shapes to form a backdrop for a monkey on a penny-farthing (bike). The monkey has an apple on his head. It’s a whimsical message about healthy living that adds a bit of beauty downtown.