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BOSTON (AP) _Gov. Charlie Baker says he remains worried about the impact of legalizing recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, but hopes a set of new rules will address many of his concerns. The Republican signed a bill on Friday that overhauls the marijuana law that voters approved in November...

The New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department will continue its annual tradition of the Play in the Park and Summer Food Service programs to offer fun activities and healthy meals for kids this summer. The program runs from June 26 through August 25 at 24 parks, playgrounds and housing sites across the city...

NEW BEDFORD - Governor Charlie Baker is naming MassDevelopment as the manager of New Bedford's State Pier. New Bedford State Senator Mark Montigny filed legislation earlier this year authorizing the state Department of Conservation and Recreation to lease the State Pier to MassDevelopment...

Two Southcoast communities are getting state money for park and recreation improvements.

The New Bedford Park Board and Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches (PRB) held a public hearing Wednesday night at the Fort Taber Community Center to present a fee structure being implemented next year and hear reaction from local event organizers.

Officials from Buzzards Bay Coalition and Southcoast Health announced a new partnership aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles through outdoor exploration Thursday at The Sawmill in Acushnet.

An audit of the commission that oversees the operation of the Schooner Ernestina has found several problems. The routine audit by State Auditor Suzanne Bump's Office found that the Schooner Ernestina Commission under the Department of Conservation and Recreation failed to keep adequate documentation of a credit of as much as $50,000 from a contractor...

The New Bedford City Council passed along four proposed items to one of their committees Thursday in preparation of the passing of Question 4 on the November ballot, which would legalize the recreational use of Marijuana in Massachusetts.

Just weeks before registered voters take to the polls to decide the legalization of recreational marijuana, the New Bedford City Council is taking a preemptive approach in banning the substance in public areas across the city.

The sport of pickleball may be coming to Dartmouth!