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By Larry Weyand, Program Director, Art June 15, 2026, The Biddeford Art Walk returns on Friday, June 19, from 5–8 p.m., bringing artists, makers, musicians, and local businesses together for an evening of creativity and community throughout downtown Biddeford. Presented by Art of Biddeford, a program of Heart of Biddeford, the free, self-guided event takes place on the third Friday of each month through October. This month's Art Walk will feature the inaugural opening of Blac

"Live Music, Local Market - for seven Wednesdays in June, July and August" By Delilah Poupore, Executive Director, Heart of Biddeford June 11, 2026, Celebrating Music in the Park’s 15th anniversary, Heart of Biddeford invites residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Biddeford with a free, family-friendly concert series held in Mechanics Park. Occurring on Wednesday evenings from June 24th through August 5th, this free community event combines live music, a vibrant farmers’ ma

By Deirdre Stires, UNE Communications Specialist, Contributing Writer May 27, 2026, A new exhibit exploring various experiences of migration opens June 5 at the University of New England Art Gallery in Biddeford. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. the same night at the gallery, located in the Jack S. Ketchum Library. The exhibit features the work of Sachiko Akiyama of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, whose carved wood sculptures evoke voyages and transformation; New

"Monthly downtown event celebrates local art, music, and community" By Larry Weyand, Art of Biddeford, Contributing Writer May 11, 2026, The Biddeford Art Walk returns on Friday, May 15 from 5 – 8 p.m., kicking off the 2026 season with local art, live music, performances, exhibitions, food, and community programming throughout Main Street, the mills, and downtown storefronts. Presented by Art of Biddeford with support from Heart of Biddeford, the free, self-guided event takes

BIDDEFORD 250 PRESENTS - AMERICA AT 250: A DEEPER HISTORY Voices & Visions Lecture Series -A special Presentation of Muster to Memory -A Powerful New Documentary on Maine in the Civil Wa By Diane Cyr, Contributing Writer May 6, 2026, The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to a special evening of film, history, and conversation as part of BIDDEFORD 250: Biddeford’s Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary (1776–2026). The next program in BCHC’

By Delilah Poupore, Executive Director, Heart of Biddeford, Contributing Writer May 4, 2026, Heart of Biddeford is pleased to announce the hiring of Larry Weyand as Program Director of Art of Biddeford (AOB), marking an exciting new chapter for the city’s creative community. Larry Weyand A practicing artist with experience in arts administration, governance, and leadership, Weyand brings a strong commitment to supporting artists and building thriving creative ecosystems. In t

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 27, 2026, The Saco School Department invites the community to experience the creativity and talent of its young artists at the upcoming PreK–Grade 8 Art Show, on display at the Dyer Library/Saco Museum. A special opening celebration will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering families, friends, and community members the opportunity to explore the exhibit together. The artwork will remain on display th

📰BIDDEFORD | Sparrow brings musical alchemy to Biddeford and beyond January 13, 2026, What do you get when you combine a cello, banjo, harp, piano, guitar, and some passionate voices? The members of Sparrow call it “chamber folk” and they're eager to share their original take on modern and traditional folk music. Saco resident Bob Wiegers is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and the founder of Sparrow. Ever since moving back to Maine in 2024, Wiegers has been tryi