The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public:
Today
1 to 6 p.m., Bardwell Chiropractic, Yarmouth
Friday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chewonki Foundation, Wiscasset
Saturday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elks Lodge, Sanford
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Vinalhaven Community School, Vinalhaven
Monday
1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco
Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, Wells
Noon to 6 p.m., YMCA, Bath
April 14
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Andover College, South Portland
The Portland Donor Center, 524 Forest Ave., is open noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month,
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, except holidays; and noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Blood donated through the American Red Cross can be sent to patients at medical centers throughout New England. Platelet donors also are needed, with donations by appointment.
For information, call 775-2367 or (800) 482-0743.
These blood drives will be held by the Maine Blood Center in Scarborough. Call 883-4990 for more information.
Today
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sysco, Westbrook
Friday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Olympia Sports, Westbrook
April 14
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of New England, Portland
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