PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The American Red Cross in northern New England is asking volunteer blood donors for help in making up for a shortage of Type O negative blood.

Spokesperson Donna Morrissey said that Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type. She said the Red Cross’s supply has fallen to critically low levels.

The Red Cross provides blood to 83 hospitals across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

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Online: http://www.redcrossblood.org

Central Maine Medical Center Blood Donation Center

300 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

Phone: 207-775-2367 or 1-800-482-0743

Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.