The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public:
Today
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sacopee Valley High School, Hiram
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercy Hospital, Portland
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sweetser, Brunswick
Friday
2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Midcoast Hospital, Brunswick
1 to 6 p.m., Coopers Mills Lions, Coopers Mills
Monday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Medical Center, Portland
12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Elm Street Congregational Church, Camden
1 to 6 p.m., Marshwood High School, South Berwick
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Portland Arts & Technology High School, Portland
Noon to 5 p.m., Evergreen Manor, Saco
1 to 6 p.m., Richmond High School Gymnasium, Richmond
Portland Donor Center, 524 Forest Ave., is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and the first and third Saturdays of each month, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Platelet donors also are needed. Donations by appointment.
For information, call 775-2367 or (800 482-0743.
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