Category: Community

The Snow Must Go On!  (In other words, despite the blustery cold this weekend, we will still hold WinterFest’s indoor and outdoor events (including Saturday’s Winter Carnival and Sunday’s Ice Skating). Both venues have warming huts, so we encourage everyone to dress very warmly and take lots of indoor breaks! Thank You to our WinterFest...

Don’t think you have the time to fit volunteering into your busy schedule? You may be surprised to find out that volunteering can easily work with anyone’s hectic life. Volunteering definitely isn’t a one-size-fits-all activity. While some volunteers are able to devote numerous hours a week to on-site projects, other volunteers are looking to help...

Due to the weather forecast for rain tomorrow morning, we’ve decided to cancel the parade and hold an indoor ceremony. Below are the details and I hope you will still be able to attend the ceremony. Veterans Day Ceremony 11 a.m., Wed., Nov. 11, 2015 Richard J. Martin Community Center 189 Alfred Street, Biddeford The...

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...

The Heart of Biddeford Design Committee seeks submissions from photographers to feature in a Biddeford gift calendar. The calendar will feature 12 unique images of Biddeford, with a primary focus on the downtown, as well as photos that demonstrate the diversity of Biddeford’s assets. The calendars will be created and sold in time for the...

Yes, Maine summers beg us to find beach time, vacations, and a little slower pace. But, we wanted to let you know that Heart of Biddeford has kept the wheels turning, and here are our Top 10 Summer Accomplishments: 

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...

Reservations for Historic Tours The 2021 Historic Tour Season is here and this year, we are pleased to be back with four tours each week. Two-hour walking tours run June 2 through Labor Day on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week. Tours start at 10 am and finish by 12 pm. Please arrive by...

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. 

Attracting and retaining young people and young entrepreneurs is of high importance in Maine (considered the “oldest state,” according to the Maine State Planning Office). Lately in downtown Biddeford, there are signs that young entrepreneurs and youth are finding more opportunities to keep them in Maine.