Newburyport: Red Cross worker Patti Pearson takes blood from Newburyport-based Boy Scout Troop 21 leader Leonard B. Wallace IV at Newburyport City Hall on Wednesday. He's also on the Red Cross board of directors which sponsored the blood drive along with the members of the troop who helped register people and provide refreshments for community service part of getting merit badges. Bryan Eaton/Staff Photo

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