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Marilyn Hawes, 11, of Sumner reads her book, “Ghost Hunter’s Daughter,” 0n Monday while her mother, Christine Hawes, donates blood during the One Lewiston blood drive at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. CMMC, LifeFlight of Maine and the American Red Cross joined together to collect 1,025 (10/25) units of blood during the two-day drive. The mass shooting Oct. 25, 2023, underscored the critical need for maintaining an adequate blood supply, Jennifer Costa of the Red Cross said. “People want to help and do something good to mark this somber occasion by helping others,” she said. The second drive will be Friday. “Anytime I am eligible, I donate,” Christine Hawes said. “It makes such a difference.” Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
Morgan Bates, left, and Marilyn Hawes hand out Maine Strong shirts Monday during the One Lewiston blood drive at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Jennifer Costa of the Red Cross said even though the time slots for the drive are filled, those donating at another blood drive can request that their donation go toward the One Lewiston goal of collecting 1,025 units before Oct. 25. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Daryn Slover always pulls for the underdog - what would you expect from someone that was raised in Cleveland and lives in Lewiston. He drinks cheap coffee and cheap beer so that he can afford to put his...

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