FARMINGTON — Once a week, Dan Gray pays to have a pint of blood taken at Franklin Memorial Hospital. And once a week, that blood is thrown out rather than donated to someone in need. It frustrates him. “You could take a pint out of me, a pint out of you and a pint out […]
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Gregory E. Rice
FREEPORT — Gregory E. Rice, 46, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his residence. Greg was born Dec. 1, 1970, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Donald E. and Jane A. (Winegardner) Rice. He was a 1989 graduate of Bryan High School and a 1993 graduate of Ohio University, with a degree in photojournalism. […]
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Vardamis joins Red Cross
PORTLAND — Judy Vardamis of Auburn has joined the American Red Cross of Maine’s development team as a major gift officer. Vardamis brings a wealth of business, economic development and nonprofit-sector experience to the position. A longtime Red Cross volunteer, she has served on the board of directors of the Bangor chapter and the Central […]
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YWCA offering aquatics programming
LEWISTON —The YWCA in Lewiston, 130 East Ave., is offering a wide range of classes and training sessions. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, April 23, April 30 and May 7. Teaches currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguards 17 years of age and older how to teach the Lifeguard Training Course […]
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Winter storms deepen Red Cross blood shortage
PORTLAND — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors throughout Maine to give blood or platelets following recent winter storms, which have compounded a severe winter blood shortage. Snow and icy roads have forced at least 13 blood drives to cancel in Maine over the past week, causing about 343 donations to go uncollected. […]
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LifeFlight, Red Cross to host blood drive inspired by Auburn girl
LEWISTON — LifeFlight of Maine and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Central Maine Medical Center. The event is in honor of Kinzie Frey of Auburn, a resilient 6-year-old girl who has been dependent on blood therapy during an acute treatment related […]
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Free smoke detectors offered in Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — Residents Saturday were given the opportunity to schedule free smoke detector installations, thanks to the American Red Cross, the Fryeburg Fire Department, and Tom Shaffner of Fryeburg. In November 2014, Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, made a pledge to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by home […]
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Chamber hosting blood drive
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at 415 Lisbon St. Those who would like to donate blood should visit RedCrossBlood.org, go to “Find a Drive” and enter “LAMetro” where it says “Zip or Sponsor Code,” […]
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Board to consider truck ban on River Road
STRONG — Selectmen agreed Tuesday night to consider excluding heavy trucks from using River Road, because the road and a culvert are being damaged. Selectmen Mike Pond suggested the ban, which selectmen agreed to consider at their next meeting. The road starts at the south end of Main Street near the Sandy River bridge and […]