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Jun 12
#Seeing Orange Update June 13, 2016

Check back here on the HOB website regularly, as we update you on the Summer Construction Season! Traffic Alert: Monday, June 13, Sewer Repair Detour Read the police chief’s full description of the construction impact on travel on western Main Street (the section from Elm Street to the railroad tracks). Traffic Alert: La Kermesse Festival...

Feb 08
Donut Club Minutes February 2

Tues., Feb. 2, 2016 Donut Club Minutes As always, we do a rotation of introductions, then anyone with an announcement shares. 1. Don WinterHalter said that he has a 3D printing idea for Valentine’s Day,  if any store owner is interested in talking with him. Email: donwinterhalter@gmail.com 2. Melanie from the Library: -Feb. 6, 10-Noon...

Jan 06
Donut Club Minutes January 5, 2016

Doughnut Club minutes for meeting on Jan. 5, 2016 Melanie Taylor Coombs, adult services supervisor for McArthur Library, said the library is busy as always with activities such as a e-news letter concerning books, a new newsletter, a revamping of the website is in the works and there is a new service for young adults...

Jan 06
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Join us for a day of celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Decorate a piece of a communal quilt that represents diversity, peace and justice, and work on other craft projects. The event will take place Monday, January 18th, 10AM-3pm.  Create your own lunch from 12pm – 1pm while viewing a video...

Dec 29
Winter Public Works Information 2015-16

Below is the annual Biddeford Public Works Department flier with information about: 1) Snow emergency parking bans 2) Snow removal parking bans 3) Winter sidewalk maintenance in the downtown business area. Save yourself on some fines and be informed!

Dec 23
Biddeford WinterFest 2016 is Coming!

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...

Oct 25
Candidates Asked to Weigh In on 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...

Oct 13
Donut Club Minutes, Sept. 1, 2015

Donut Club, Sept. 1, 2015 1. Don Winterhalter, -As Chair of Chair of HOB Design Committee: Fundraising calendar is being put together. People who want to submit photos can do so. Info on the HOB website. Deadline has been extended until Tuesday, Sept. 8. -For his business Aptilite, Don makes LED lights, and 3D Printed...

Aug 31
All the RiverJam Info in One Place!

Biddeford and Saco – The second annual RiverJam Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 will feature New England’s top bands in two locations along the beautiful Saco River: Biddeford’s Mechanics Park from Noon-5:30, then right across Main Street on Saco Island from 7:45-10:30. The RiverJam Festival is part of the “Two Cities: One River” bridge dedication and celebration that will take...

Jul 14
SeeingOrange Update #13

Upper Main Street: The railroad on upper Main Street (past Elm Street) will be replacing a damaged rail section today, Monday, July 13. Road will be closed from Bradbury to Western Ave. Anticipated one day of work, with detours around the area.