Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Blood money in the best sense of the words.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The following announcement was provided by Alex Buck's campaign. Democratic State Senate Candidate Alex Buck and Republican Rotary Club member Leonard Doolan may sit on opposite sides of the political aisle, but they proved last week that they can agree on some important things. Buck, a state senate candidate running the 3rd Middlesex District Democratic Primary, approached Doolan and asked if he would donate to his campaign. Doolan thought it was important to support a local candidate and agreed. In their conversation, Doolan also mentioned that the Rotary Club was sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive, and Buck donated blood. "I saw this as a good way to help a great cause, while at the same time show how we can all come …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Fewer than anticipated donors in June means a shortage in available blood stores.
Are you at least 17 years old? Do you weigh 110 pounds or more? Healthy? The American Red Cross needs your help. The Red Cross has issued an emergency request for blood donations, stating in a press release that its "blood supply has reached emergency levels with 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June." The blood bank is stocked with about half the available blood it held this time last year. Red Cross officials speculate that an earlier-than-normal spring season could have led to fewer than typical blood donations as regular donors transitioned into summer activities early and failed to schedule their blood and platelet donations. Now, need exists for all blood types, but particularly for O Positive, O Negative, A Negative and B …
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Give blood today!
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. The National Weather Service is calling for a mostly sunny day today with a high of 65. Tonight is expected to be clear with a high of 58. 2. The Tax Relief Committee is meeting today at 9 a.m.; Natural Resources Commission is meeting at 7 p.m.; Cemetery Commission is meeting at 7 p.m.; Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee is meeting at 7:30 p.m. 3. There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Concord Elks Lodge today at 2 p.m. 4. The CCHS Golf Team is playing at Norton High School; Varsity Field Hockey is hosting Lincoln-Sudbury at 3:45 p.m.; Varsity Cross Country is competing against CC/WA at Weston at…
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
An update on the status of Hurricane Irene and its impact on Concord.
Scattered rain has started to fall over much of New England, as Hurricane Irene continues to move northward. At 12 p.m. today, the storm was located approximately 510 miles southwest of Hartford according to the National Weather Service. Middlesex County is included in a Tropical Storm Warning issued by the NWS. "Hurricane Irene continues to move north-northeast and will affect southern New England tonight and especially Sunday. Based on the current forecast track … people in Southern New England should prepare for a period of strong to damaging winds … heavy rainfall and the likelihood for coastal flooding along the south coast," the warning states. "Tropical storm force winds with hurricane force wind gusts are expected across Southern…
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Wednesday, Aug. 3.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Local crafts and blood drives are among things to know about.
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Today will find isolated thunderstorms with a high of 86. The evening will cool off to an overnight low of 58. 2. Travel to Egypt through a series of culture crafts today at Barefoot Books. Ages two and older are invited to make mummies from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 3. An artist reception will be held for Barbara Bromley and her students at Dabblers from 5- 7 p.m. The event is open to all. 4. The American Red Cross will be hosting two separate blood drives in the area today. One drive will be held at 177 Bedford St. in Lexington from 2- 7:30 p.m., while the other will take place at 15 Winslow St. in Arlington …
Monday, July 11, 2011
A blood drive and high temperatures
are among things to know about.
"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. The heat returns today in Concord with a high of 92 degrees. The evening may feature scattered thunderstorms with a low of 69. 2. The Board of Selectmen will host a meeting tonight at 22 Monument Sq. at 7 p.m. Selectmen are due to revisit a talk on sustainability in town, as well as provide an update on the West Concord Taskforce. 3. The American Red Cross will host a blood drive today from noon to 5 p.m. The drive takes place at 221 Baker Ave. 4. Thomas A. Laage, M.D. will present the “Pursuit of Happiness” at the Fowler Branch Library. 5. Natural amphitheater the Hollywood Bowl opens on this day in …
Peter Flynn
6:03 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011
I was working at MacKay Hardware store in Lexington. It was the first time I had worked a day of a major storm. I couldn't beleive all the customers who came in looking for the essentials..flashlights, batteries, tape.. the usual routine. It probably was the busiest day that I ever worked in the retail other than the day before Christmas @ H.O.G.S. Packy in Concord more ›