CONWAY — Scott McKinnon finished his career in health care last week, retiring as CEO of Memorial Hospital in North Conway on Oct. 31.
But after turning over the reins to interim CEO Lee Myles, he won't just ski off into the sunset (though that winter sport is at the top of his priority list).
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