Adam Bass

Needham

Reporter at North Star Reporter

Reporter at WBSM-AM (Fairhaven, MA)

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Articles

Senator points out glaring legal vulnerability of Trump deportations

6 days ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

A Democratic U.S. senator has revealed the legal jeopardy the Trump administration could be in for wrongfully deporting a Maryland resident to El Salvador, where he is now in prison. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., suggested the Maryland man sent by the Trump Administration to an El Salvador prison could be awarded compensatory damages — as much as $1 million per day — if he is not brought back to the United States.
Senator points out glaring legal vulnerability of Trump deportations

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Adam Bass

A Democratic U.S. senator has revealed the legal jeopardy the Trump administration could be in for wrongfully deporting a Maryland resident to El Salvador, where he is now in prison. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., suggested the Maryland man sent by the Trump Administration to an El Salvador prison could be awarded compensatory damages — as much as $1 million per day — if he is not brought back to the United States.
Worcester’s record-setting free bus program takes another victory lap

6 days ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

The longest-running fare-free program in Massachusetts will continue into next year. The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) advisory board voted to extend the agency’s fare-free program until June 2026, according to an announcement posted on the authority’s X page on Thursday. The fare-free program is part of the agency’s FY2026 budget, with the board voting unanimously to extend the program.
Central Mass. coffee house opens new location - with new drive-thru

6 days ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

Whenever a customer pulls up to the drive-thru at the Mini Sturbridge Coffee House, owner Pia Dowd always gets excited. The cafe, located at 195 Charlton St. in Sturbridge, officially opened on April 14 and is the second Sturbridge Coffee house opened by Dowd. The original Sturbridge Coffee House at 407B Main St. is still open and has been serving customers for 18 years. Every time she hears the beeping sound signifying that someone is at the drive-thru, Dowd is thrilled.
Central Mass. coffee house opens new location - with new drive-thru

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Adam Bass

Whenever a customer pulls up to the drive-thru at the Mini Sturbridge Coffee House, owner Pia Dowd always gets excited. The cafe, located at 195 Charlton St. in Sturbridge, officially opened on April 14 and is the second Sturbridge Coffee house opened by Dowd. The original Sturbridge Coffee House at 407B Main St. is still open and has been serving customers for 18 years. Every time she hears the beeping sound signifying that someone is at the drive-thru, Dowd is thrilled.
Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments

6 days ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

The presidents of five private higher education institutions in Worcester sent a letter to the city council expressing concern about a ballot question about forcing them to invest some of their endowments.
Promenade in PJs: Worcester Public Library to hold ‘anti-prom’

6 days ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

During prom season, teenagers get dressed up in their best suits, tuxedos and brand-new prom dresses. The Worcester Public Library is holding a prom this month, too. But instead of black ties and corsages, there will be pajamas and fuzzy animal slippers. The Worcester Public Library will be holding its first-ever “anti-prom” for people 12-18 years old on April 29, according to a post on the library’s Facebook page.
Massport announces location of huge new solar field in Central Mass.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

A massive field of solar panels will be constructed near the Worcester Regional Airport, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced Thursday. The state’s port authority announced that it is partnering with Kearsarge Solar to construct and operate a 20-megawatt solar field at the airport. Kearsarge Solar is a solar energy company based in Boston. The solar field will be built on 44 acres of land, which is roughly the size of 33.3 football fields.
Worcester school superintendent to leave in June after only 3 years

1 week ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

Worcester Public Schools (WPS) superintendent Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez announced Thursday she will be stepping down from her position in June. “After deep reflection, I have accepted a superintendent position in California and will step down as Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools at the end of June 2025,” Monárrez said.
A $100K salary isn’t enough to live on in these cities - including 2 in Mass.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Adam Bass

A recent analysis found that Boston and Worcester were among the top 25 U.S. metros, where $100,000 a year may not be enough for a family of three to get by. An analysis from LendingTree released April 14 found that in one out of four large metro areas in the United States, a monthly income for a family of three that makes $100,000 a year is not enough to cover basic expenses for the family.