Blood shortage forces MGH to cancel transfusion

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Blood shortage forces MGH to cancel patient transfusion

Colleen O'Neill, a 62-year-old New Hampshire woman with severe anemia, says she had already signed the paperwork for a transfusion at Massachusetts General Hospital on Aug. 14 when the order was pulled hours later because there wasn't enough blood available. Staff told her the supply had to be preserved, as a nationwide shortage strains stocks across Massachusetts and the country. "They can be the one in the next accident that can't get blood," O'Neill said, urging others to pay attention.

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116th Fisherman's Feast fills North End through Sunday

Boston's oldest Italian festival runs August 13-16 in the North End with processions, live music and food. Saturday features a children's procession, meatball contest and the Silver Arrow Band, before Sunday's Flight of the Angel closes the feast.

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Chris Stapleton plays back-to-back Fenway shows this weekend

Grammy winner Chris Stapleton headlines Fenway Park Friday and Saturday, August 14-15, in concerts presented by Live Nation and the Red Sox.

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Boston Legacy FC travels to face Racing Louisville

Boston Legacy FC, the city's NWSL club, plays Racing Louisville Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Healey signs 'Freedom to Read' law blocking book bans

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16th Annual African Festival of Boston fills the Common

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Sam Adams HQ workers announce campaign to unionize

Workers at Boston Beer Company's Jamaica Plain headquarters announced plans August 14 to unionize and affiliate with UFCW Local 328.

Universal Hub

37th Annual Eastie Pride Day fills Piers Park

Eastie Pride Day takes place at Piers Park Saturday, August 15 from 2-8 p.m., with live music, face painting, contests and local business booths.

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Spectacle Summer Nights brings live DJ, sunset views to harbor

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Brookley Flats opens in Jamaica Plain with 45 affordable homes

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Dirty Water Brass Band to headline Training Field concert

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Marco Antonio Solís brings 'Tour Gratitud' to MGM Music Hall

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The Boston Calendar

Pixlcat Coffee & Butter Mochi closes Charlestown shop to relocate

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