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Gardiner Health Care Facility in Houlton will be closing its 38-bed nursing unit, citing a lack of nurses to fill positions. In its place, the facility will expand its residential care unit to accommodate more individuals who do not require as much high-level care.
(Staff photo/Joseph Cyr)