Epstein says board ceding control of hospital without considering alternatives
CONWAY — A Memorial Hospital trustee who resigned in protest over a proposed partnership with Maine Medical Center is speaking out about his decision and accusing hospital officials of failing to do basic research in considering the plan.
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