The bears are taking over the state of Massachusetts,
at least at either end, east or west:

there is a black bear at large near the Atlantic Coast
which has been nicknamed Boo Boo and has yet to be caught,
although sightings are rife.

And it was only this month that I saw a relatively small bear
in the parking lot where I am staying,
in Berkshire County, a short driving distance from New York or Connecticut.
She might be a sow, a young one.