Rick Sobey

The average gas price for regular in Massachusetts ticked down 4 cents in the last week to $5.00 a gallon, according to AAA Northeast. The state's average gas price hit an all-time record a week ago when it was $5.04 per gallon.

Gas prices tick down to $5.00 a gallon in Massachusetts: ‘We may see below $5 in the next week’

June 20, 2022 at 6:12 p.m.

The average gas price for regular in Massachusetts ticked down 4 cents in the last week to $5.00 a gallon, according to AAA Northeast. The state's average gas price hit...

Every U.S. household can now order a third round of free at-home COVID tests as the highly transmissible omicron subvariants fuel a spike in virus cases.

More free at-home COVID tests are now available as virus cases spike across US

May 17, 2022 at 7:35 p.m.

Every U.S. household can now order a third round of free at-home COVID tests as the highly transmissible omicron subvariants fuel a spike in virus cases.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 3,425 COVID-19 cases, an 18% increase from last Tuesday. Virus hospitalizations surpassed 800 patients for the first time in three months.

Massachusetts COVID cases jump 18%, hospitalizations surpass 800 patients for first time in months

May 17, 2022 at 5:25 p.m.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 3,425 COVID-19 cases, an 18% increase from last Tuesday. Virus hospitalizations surpassed 800 patients for the first time in three months.

Oil barrel prices have tumbled by about 30%, while the price for regular gas in Massachusetts has only ticked down by less than 1%. The state's average for a regular gallon of gas is now $4.32. In Suffolk County, the average is $4.45.

Massachusetts’ gas prices not falling nearly as fast as oil: ‘Gas stations are enjoying the wide margins while they can’

March 16, 2022 at 7:40 p.m.

Oil barrel prices have tumbled by about 30%, while the price for regular gas in Massachusetts has only ticked down by less than 1%. The state's average for a regular...

Massachusetts health officials on Wednesday reported 725 new coronavirus cases, as virus infection rates continue to drop across the Bay State.

Massachusetts reports 725 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths

March 16, 2022 at 5:17 p.m.

Massachusetts health officials on Wednesday reported 725 new coronavirus cases, as virus infection rates continue to drop across the Bay State.

More than 400 people died on Bay State roads last year, a "troublesome" major spike from previous years as a growing number of daredevils recklessly speed, drive impaired, and fail to wear seat belts.

‘People are driving recklessly’: More than 400 people died on Massachusetts roads last year, a 19% spike from 2020

January 9, 2022 at 10:49 a.m.

More than 400 people died on Bay State roads last year, a "troublesome" major spike from previous years as a growing number of daredevils recklessly speed, drive impaired, and fail...

Pfizer says its COVID-19 oral antiviral pill shows promising results and appears to work on the new omicron variant, as infectious disease experts on Tuesday called it a "really important weapon" and potential game changer in the fight against the virus.

Pfizer’s coronavirus oral antiviral pill could be game changer: A ‘really important weapon’ as infections surge

December 15, 2021 at 8:10 a.m.

Pfizer says its COVID-19 oral antiviral pill shows promising results and appears to work on the new omicron variant, as infectious disease experts on Tuesday called it a "really important...

The wife of the man accused of fatally striking the retired New Hampshire police sergeant who was biking last week has also been charged in connection with the deadly hit-and-run.

New Hampshire hit-and-run: Woman accused of hiding husband who allegedly killed retired police sergeant from Hudson

September 28, 2021 at 12:18 p.m.

The wife of the man accused of fatally striking the retired New Hampshire police sergeant who was biking last week has also been charged in connection with the deadly hit-and-run.

A gorgeous stretch of dry weather is in store for Massachusetts ahead of the official start of astronomical fall this week.

Massachusetts weather outlook: A ‘pretty nice stretch’ ahead as fall officially starts

September 20, 2021 at 6:26 a.m.

A gorgeous stretch of dry weather is in store for Massachusetts ahead of the official start of astronomical fall this week.

Massachusetts health officials on Monday reported a spike of 3,335 coronavirus cases over the weekend, as hospitalizations continued to rise amid the delta variant.

Massachusetts coronavirus cases spike 3,335 over the weekend, hospitalizations keep climbing

August 24, 2021 at 8:51 a.m.

Massachusetts health officials on Monday reported a spike of 3,335 coronavirus cases over the weekend, as hospitalizations continued to rise amid the delta variant.

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