The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public:

Today

1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford

Thursday

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Region High School, Naples

1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford

Saturday

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart, Biddeford

Tuesday

Noon to 6 p.m., Berwick Academy

1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Bridgton

1 to 6 p.m., Municipal Building, Hollis Center

April 7

1 to 6 p.m., Bardwell Chiropractic, Yarmouth

The Portland Donor Center, 524 Forest Ave., is open noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month,

Blood donated through the American Red Cross can be sent to patients at medical centers throughout New England. Platelet donors also are needed, with donations by appointment.

For information, call 775-2367 or 1-800-482-0743.

These blood drives will be held by the Maine Blood Center in Scarborough. Call 883-4990 for more information.

Thursday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Artel, Westbrook

Friday

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Independence Association, Topsham

Tuesday

April 7

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sysco, Westbrook