PORTLAND

Foster grandparents, senior companions wanted

The Opportunity Alliance has openings available for individuals wishing to serve as foster grandparents and senior companions in Cumberland, York and Oxford counties.

Adults, ages 55 and older, can make a difference in the lives of others while having a great time and earning a little extra money. Foster grandparents mentor and support academic achievement of children in schools. Senior companions provide companionship, local transportation and respite to elders seeking to remain living in their homes.

Volunteers, who commit to a schedule and meet generous income guidelines, receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and other benefits including monthly training.

To learn how you can help your community by joining either program, call 773-0202 or email fgp@opportunityalliance.org.

AUGUSTA

Applications being accepted for historic grant funding

The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is accepting applications to be considered for its 2018 Historic Preservation Fund grants.

About $50,000 in one-to-one matching grants is expected to be given for architectural or archaeological survey, or development or predevelopment projects statewide, with funding for projects ranging from $5,000 to $24,995. Eligible historic buildings and sites are those that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing resources.

Applicants are limited to state agencies, county governments, municipal governments, educational institutions and private nonprofit institutions as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Projects must be directed by people with professional credentials as defined by the Department of the Interior, and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2019.

Application deadline for consideration is June 22 and grant manuals also are available.

For more information, write the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, 55 Capitol St., 65 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0065; call 287-2132; or go to www.maine.gov/mhpc/grants.

WELLS

Matt Sherburne named school’s Athlete of Month

Wells High School junior Matt Sherburne recently was named the school’s Athlete of the Month, recognizing his academics and sportsmanship and performance on the Warriors basketball team.

Sherburne was presented with a plaque by Wells-Ogunquit Community School District Athletic Director Pierce Cole and Pamela Moody-Maxon of Moody Maxon Real Estate, one of the award sponsors.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH

Animal Watch Committee needs donations of pet food

The Old Orchard Beach Community Animal Watch Committee is appealing to community members for donations of pet food to help feed animals it helps to care for.

Most urgently needed is cat food. Donations can be dropped off at the Old Orchard Beach Town Hall of at the red box next to the service desk at Hannaford in Saco, or call Beverly at 229-0651.

For more details, go to oobanimalwatch.com.

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