Category: HoB News

Sep 07
Bendable Maine: Lifelong Learning from the Library

On Aug. 23, the Maine State Library celebrated the launch of Bendable Maine, as some 60 people turned out in Augusta for food, drink and conversation. Speakers included Portland Poet Laureate Maya Williams, who read an original work to mark the event, and State Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman (pictured here). “Bendable allows job-seekers to dip...

Aug 04
River Jam 2022: All You Need to Know!

River Jam returns to Biddeford Aug. 19-20, 2022 with an incredible celebration of life on the Saco River! All events on Friday and Saturday are free and open to the public! Saturday, Aug. 20 is the River Jam Festival in Mechanics Park. We start the day at 11 am with live music, dance performances and...

Jun 30
HOB Teen Micro-influencer Program

About The Program As Maine’s youngest city, Heart of Biddeford wants to better engage with our city’s youth. We are looking to partner with local teens for a 5-week paid opportunity to help us. Participants will plan a youth activity for River Jam Fest and direct our social media campaigns to appeal to a younger...

May 18
Biddeford’s Great American Main Street Getaway!

To celebrate winning the Great American Main Street Award, we’re showing off Main Street with a raffle for an amazing Biddeford getaway! Spend two days exploring the Greatest Main Street in America! Start your vacation with a stay at The Lincoln Hotel, a brand new boutique hotel located in the heart of our Main Street....

Jul 23
River Jam 2021: All You Need to Know!

 River Jam returns to Biddeford Aug. 20-21, 2021 with an incredible celebration of life on the Saco River! Reprising our community’s plans to celebrate Maine’s Bicentennial, Heart of Biddeford is thrilled to host River Jam with the following partners: La Kermesse, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center, Engine, Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce. All events on Friday and Saturday are...

Jun 30
MITP canceled June 30th due to weather!

Sorry but due to inclement weather tonight’s Music in the Park is canceled. We are sorry to  miss our time with Joe Walsh but hope to see everyone next Wednesday for Kid’s Night in Clifford Park!!

May 12
HoB Summer 2021 Band Application

Music in the Park and River Jam Festival are happening this summer in Biddeford! We are looking for bands to join us in Biddeford this summer, Wednesdays June 23 – August 11th! If your band is interested in performing in downtown Biddeford this summer, please complete our online form by May 22, 2021. Heart of...

Mar 15
Biddeford-Saco Restaurant Week

2021 Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week Every year, Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week encourages people to get out and support their favorite local restaurants and explore new ones! Of course, we’re inventing new traditions this year! We think you’ll love discovering new things about the food and beverage scene in Biddeford and Saco — while playing a game between...

Feb 09
Are You a LuckyHOB?

At Heart of Biddeford, we love win-wins! And, on St. Paddy’s Day we’ll find out who wins the HOB Luck of the Draw Raffle! With a Grand Prize of $1000 and three (3!) runner-up prizes of $500, you stand a good chance to take home cash winnings! Your raffle purchases will help HOB continue to...

Feb 05
Biddeford WinterWeek 2021

Celebrate WinterWeek as you and your family/pod explore outdoor adventures around town — with chances to WIN kid’s bikes, downtown gift cards, and $500  cash! How to Play! Download the free Eventzee App. Enter BWW2021 as the game code. (Use caps for BWW) Then, anytime during Feb. 15-21, complete the challenges listed! Once you complete...