Category: Community
Representatives of Heart of Biddeford, Nibblesford Cheese Shop, and Round Turn Distilling recently gathered interested partners to plan a new WinterFest market-style event on Sat., Feb. 7, 2026 above Portland Pie (13W-2). It would run from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. with food, drinks, makers, art, and an evening dance party. The group outlined a full-day schedule,...
On November 19, 2025, Heart of Biddeford convened downtown businesses and community partners—including the Biddeford Police Department, Office of General Assistance, Seeds of Hope, the York County District Attorney’s Office, McArthur Library, and the Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition—to strengthen shared understanding around downtown safety and our neighbors who are unhoused. The discussion focused on the...
Miranda Carrabba, UNE Sustainability Fellow, Summer 2025, presenting about her results at a national conference. Heart of Biddeford is excited to announce Science Collider: The Story of the Saco. This one-of-a-kind community event will be a space where data meets poetry, research meets songs, and every perspective helps to tell The Story of the Saco....
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Biddeford, Maine — Heart of Biddeford (HOB) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new initiative, Art of Biddeford, a program designed to connect the community through the arts, foster creativity, and build equitable access to arts entrepreneurship. The project builds upon Biddeford’s rich artistic history and deep cultural roots, laying the foundation for...
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...
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...
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...
Heart of Biddeford (HOB), the award-winning organization dedicated to revitalizing Biddeford’s downtown, is excited to announce a 20th Birthday Party on Wednesday, June 26, at 5 p.m. in Mechanics Park. This event marks the beginning of a new chapter for HOB as it celebrates 20 years of community-building and looks towards the future with a...
Calling all food enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! Get ready to indulge your taste buds as Heart of Biddeford, Saco Main Street, and the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce proudly announce the return of the highly anticipated “Biddeford & Saco Restaurant Week.” From March 10th to March 17th, 2024, locals and visitors alike are invited...