Before we really get into the new week, let’s take a look back at the past week and the stories that made headlines. Taunton Daily Gazette Reader.
Last week’s top stories included:
Gazette readers’ recommendations for the Taunton Daily Gazette’s 2023-24 Athletes and Team of the Year.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning as Archbishop of Boston following the retirement of Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley.
Meet the local baker who designed Olivia Culpo and Mariah Kennedy-Cuomo’s wedding cakes.
Here’s how you can try a free sample of the flavor of the month at Dough Licious Pizza.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report includes a custom-built home in Raynham that sold for $1,199,999. The home on Homestead Drive has four bedrooms, built-in closets and offers a stylish kitchen, living room with fireplace and a spacious main floor master suite. Check out this property as well as other recent top sellers.
These were the top 5 stories of the last week, according to gazette Reader:
Colonial Do-Nut Shop returns
The long-awaited and hoped-for return of Taunton’s popular Colonial Do-Nut Shop took place this weekend, with opening scheduled for Saturday.
Here’s what we know about updated opening hours, days of the week you can plan your visit, and more.
Time to make the donuts: Here’s exactly when Taunton’s Colonial Do-Nut will reopen – plus new hours, more answers
A graduate from Taunton plays in the Cape League
Josh Lajoie has fond memories of his childhood, visiting his grandmother in Falmouth during the summer and watching the Cape Cod Baseball League game.
Now the 23-year-old Taunton native and redshirt junior pitcher from Quinnipiac has been given the chance to play on that very stage with some of the best college baseball players in the country.
Gazette sports reporter Cameron Merritt reports the story.
“Somehow surreal”: A Taunton graduate plays in the Cape League. How he overcame obstacles to get there
When will the Bask cannabis shop open on Route 44 in Taunton?
The Bask Cannabis Dispensary building, 400 Winthrop St., Taunton, is completed.
But what is holding up the opening?
Here’s what we know so far:
Cannabis Pharmacy: When will the Bask cannabis shop on Route 44 in Taunton open? Hours, staff and more answers
Taunton West Little League 8U All-Stars end strong season on a high note
Taunton now has two Hockomock baseball championship teams.
The Taunton West Little League 8U All-Stars concluded their 2024 season in impressive fashion with a win at the 18th Annual SFC Jared C. Monti 8U Baseball Tournament in Raynham.
It was her third tournament win of the season.
Champions: TWLL 8U All-Stars end strong season with success
Long-time Bridgewater-Raynham MP Angelo D’Emilia is not running. Who is running and why:
This election season, two candidates are vying for the Bridgewater-Raynham state House of Representatives seat – and neither is the incumbent.
The 8th seat in Plymouth has been held by Republican Angelo D’Emilia for the past 14 years.
Back in February, D’Emilia announced on social media that he would not run for re-election.
Meet the candidates: Democrat Dennis Gallagher and Republican Sandra Wright, both of Bridgewater.
Election news: Bridgewater-Raynham’s longtime representative Angelo D’Emilia is not running. Who is running and why?
