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Massachusetts is joining a coalition of states that are promising to expand existing efforts to share information on illegal guns and ultimately make progress on gun safety measures.

A reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction in New Bedford's first homicide of 2018.

A Southcoast realtor still thinks commuter rail service to New Bedford and Fall River can happen. Paul Chasse heads a coalition of businesspeople supporting the Southcoast Rail Project. Chasse tells WBSM's Tim Weisberg, local lawmakers have done a great job to get the project where it is, but the next step is the tough part, building support on Beacon Hill...

The Baker-Politio administration is awarding nearly $800,000 in federal grant money to help towns and organizations protect water quality in Buzzards Bay. The Buzzard's Bay Coalition has recieved a lion's share of the grants - $200,000 - to partner with Wareham, Bourne, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy to evaluate the feasability of moving the Wareham Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The 15th annual Pet Fest and Walk for Animals is being held Sunday in New Bedford's West End. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their furry friends, especially dogs, to Buttonwood Park for the event, with a walk around the park taking place at noon...