Massachusetts

Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the United States. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Connecticut to the southwest and Rhode Island to the southeast, New Hampshire to the northeast, Vermont to the northwest, and New York to the west. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. It is home to the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.

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Gray Whale, Long Absent From the Atlantic, Is Spotted Off Massachusetts

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts

California, Massachusetts Students to Hear from NASA, ESA Astronauts

Massachusetts Switches On Its First Large Offshore Wind Farm

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Alien-looking viruses discovered in Massachusetts forest

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Massachusetts public health officials confirm case of monkeypox

A Massachusetts Man Is Infected With Monkeypox

How a Massachusetts salt marsh is changing what we know about New England’s coast

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Massachusetts Start-Up Hopes to Move a Step Closer to Commercial Fusion

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