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Check out the news headlines and listen to the latest update for Tuesday, March 26.

A former state representative from Southern Maine  is facing charges that he violently assaulted and robbed a woman. Christopher Muse was arrested at his home in South Portland.

The operating room of the Perth-Andover hospital is closing as a result of spending cuts.    The Horizon Health Network says that its surgery program at the hospital will end on April 30.

A man from Lincoln, Maine accused of robbing a convenience store reportedly told police he did it to get their attention so he could talk to them about his drug problem.

A state investigation of Maine's largest medical marijuana dispensary group has revealed about 20 violations, including pesticide use on marijuana plants.

Maine is increasing funding and expanding offerings for a program that provides free online Advanced Placement courses to students who can’t get them at their local high school.

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