The summer months are some of the most challenging for maintaining a stable blood supply, according to the American Red Cross.
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Knights of Columbus sponsoring blood drive in Lisbon Falls
The drive is from 1-5:30 p.m. Monday at the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church.
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Flu and winter storms causing blood shortages in Maine and nationwide
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate and help alleviate the worst shortfall since August 2024.
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Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
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Gorham Notes: Historical society’s 2026 calendars are available
The Gorham Historical Society calendars for 2026 have arrived and cost $10. This year’s theme is the business edition. The calendars are available at the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; and North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road. The society can be reached by calling its president, Suzanne […]
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Casco community members give blood, a resource always in need
Donors can even track their donations through the Red Cross app.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Red Cross facing blood shortage, asking Mainers for more donations
The American Red Cross’ blood inventory fell more than 25% in July, the national agency announced Monday, but the demand for blood has remained constant.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough continues donating blood in honor of firefighter’s niece
Though she’s been cancer-free for over a year, Madison Charland continues to “put a face” to the need for blood donations with the 10th drive in her name being held on July 2.
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Red Cross blood drives coming up in Freeport, Yarmouth
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Freeport and Yarmouth this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St., Freeport, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. […]