The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public:
Today
Noon to 6 p.m., Middle School, Bath
Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clarion Hotel, Portland
1 to 6 p.m., VFW, Old Orchard Beach
2 to 7 p.m., Saint James Hall, Biddeford
Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic, Westbrook
Saturday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harmony Masonic Hall, Gorham
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic, Westbrook
Monday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berlin City Auto, South Portland
2 to 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, Windham
2 to 7 p.m., Town Hall, Standish
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Freeport High School, Freeport
The Portland Donor Center, 524 Forest Ave., is also open noon to 7 p.m. 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. Platelet donors also are needed. 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.
Thursday
2 to 6 p.m., Town Hall, Dayton
Tuesday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bill Dodge, Westbrook
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