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President Bush leaves the hospital and returns to Kennebunkport

Former President George H.W. Bush was released from the hospital in Biddeford Monday and heads home to Walker's Point after being treated for low blood pressure.

BIDDEFORD (NEWS CENTER Maine) — Former President George H.W. Bush was released from the hospital in Biddeford Monday, June 4.

His spokesman, Jim McGrath, tweeted that Bush was in discharged from Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford after being treated for low blood pressure.

"The president is deeply appreciative both for the terrific care and the many good wishes he has received."

Bush was taken to the hospital Sunday, May 27 after suffering from low blood pressure and fatigue.

President @GeorgeHWBush continues to be talkative and in good spirits as doctors @SMHCHealth address his blood pressure. Those treatments are expected to take several more days.

— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) May 30, 2018

He was forced to miss Kennebunkport's annual Memorial Day Parade but posted a tweet to honor fallen heroes.

"Very much regret missing the Memorial Day parade today in Kennebunkport, and am forever grateful not only to those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation -- but also the Gold Star families whose heritage is imbued with their honor and heroism," 41 tweeted.

President Bush enjoyed a good read on June 1, 2018 while in the hospital in Biddeford being treated for low blood pressure. ( Ctsy  Jim McGrath)

A week before entering the hospital, President Bush left Houston for Kennebunkport for his annual summer vacation. He made a public appearance soon after his arrival in Maine at an event for fellow veterans, including Gen. Brent Scowcroft.

Bush was released from a Houston hospital in early May after he was hospitalized with an infection on April 22, a day after the funeral for his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush.

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