Bay State

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is known widely as the Bay State – but did you know Massachusetts has several other nicknames?

Offshore wind farm developers are preparing to submit proposals for large-scale operations off Massachusetts.

The rising price of crude oil as well as the increased costs of refining summer blends has sent Massachusetts gasoline prices soaring. AAA Northeast announced Monday that its weekly survey found that the average price of self-serve, regular in the Bay State is up 12 cents per gallon in the past week to $2...

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts have now fallen each week for the past three months. AAA Southern New England said Monday that its weekly survey of gas stations in the Bay State found self-serve regular selling for an average of $2.78 cents per gallon...

Retailers are optimistic that shoppers will be spreading around some cash along with holiday cheer in the Bay State over the coming weeks.

The cost of a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts is up another 2 cents to an average of $3.46. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that the current price for a gallon of self-serve, regular is 8 cents higher than a month ago and a nickel higher than at the same time last year. ...