CONWAY — MaineHealth Memorial Hospital is looking into closing Merriman House, the 45-bed nursing home attached to the hospital in North Conway.
The hospital recently released a statement saying it is "exploring options for the future of the Merriman House," with a proposal to go before the Memorial Board of Trustees by the end of June.
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