American Red Cross of Massachusetts

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts is recognizing ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things in services of others at a Heroes Breakfast.

The American Red Cross has declared its first-ever national blood crisis, and it’s making a desperate plea for blood donations. As of Tuesday, the Red Cross had less than a one-day supply of the most needed blood types. “Since December, the Red Cross has had to restrict the amount of blood that’s going to area hospitals,” said Kelly Isenor...

The American Red Cross is making an urgent plea for blood donations.

A resident and two firefighters were injured in a fire that broke out at a multi-family home in Rockland, Massachusetts, Saturday afternoon, authorities say. The two firefighters both suffered minor injuries, the Massachusetts fire marshal said. The resident’s status is currently unknown, but officials believe the injuries to be non-life threatening. Flames appeared to engulf second and third floor...

The fire at the hotel, just feet away from the ocean, began on the first floor but rose to the higher levels.

A heavy, 5-alarm fire broke out at a multistory hotel in Hyannis, Mass., Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials. The blaze at the Hyannis Harbor Hotel at 213 Ocean Street began around 2:30 p.m., Hyannis Fire said. It began on the first floor, and spread to the second and third floors, as well as the attic. Heavy wind gusts pushed…

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts is seeking nominations for a first-of-its-kind celebration in Boston next spring. The inaugural Heroes Breakfast Boston will honor local heroes from all walks of life in 10 categories: blood services, community impact, emergency professional, firefighter, global citizen, good Samaritan, law enforcement, military, nursing and youth. Members of the public are encouraged to submit a…