Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers.
Top stories this past week included:
Gazette readers' picks for the 2023-24 Taunton Daily Gazette Athletes and Team of the Year .
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning as the Archbishop of Boston , now that Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley is retiring .
Meet the local baker behind the Olivia Culpo and Mariah Kennedy-Cuomo wedding cakes .
How you can try a free sample of the flavor of the month at Dough Licious Pizza .
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a custom-built home in Raynham that sold for $1,199,999. The home on Homestead Drive has four bedrooms, built-ins, and offers a stylish kitchen, a fireplace living room, and a lavish first-floor primary suite. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers .
These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Gazette readers:
Colonial Do-Nut Shop returns
The long-awaited-and-hoped-for return of Taunton's beloved Colonial Do-Nut Shop was this weekend, with opening day planned for Saturday.
Here's what we know about updated operating hours, what days of the week you can plan your visit for, and more .
Time to make the donuts: Here's exactly when Taunton's Colonial Do-Nut will reopen — plus new hours, more answers
A Taunton grad is pitching in the Cape League
Josh Lajoie has fond memories from childhood of visiting his grandmother in Falmouth during the summer and taking in some Cape Cod Baseball League action.
Now, the 23-year-old Taunton native and Quinnipiac redshirt junior pitcher has been given the chance to play on that very stage with some of the top college baseball players in the country.
Gazette Sports Reporter Cameron Merritt has the story .
'Kind of surreal': A Taunton grad is pitching in the Cape League. How he overcame obstacles to get there
When will Bask cannabis shop open on Route 44 in Taunton?
The building for Bask Cannabis Dispensary, 400 Winthrop St., Taunton is complete.
But what's holding up the opening?
Here's what we know so far .
Cannabis dispensary: When will Bask cannabis shop open on Route 44 in Taunton? Hours, staffing and more answers
Taunton West Little League 8U All-Stars wrap up strong season on a high note
Taunton now has two Hockomock champion baseball teams.
The Taunton West Little League 8U All-Stars wrapped up an impressive 2024 campaign by winning the 18th Annual SFC Jared C. Monti 8U Baseball Tournament in Raynham.
It was their third tournament win of the season .
Champions: TWLL 8U All-Stars wrap up strong season on a high note
Bridgewater-Raynham's longtime State Rep. Angelo D'Emilia not running. Who is and why:
Two candidates are vying for the Bridgewater-Raynham state representative seat this election season — and neither of them is the incumbent.
The 8th Plymouth seat has been held by Republican Angelo D'Emilia for the last 14 years.
Back in February, D'Emilia announced on social media that he isn't seeking reelection.
Get to know the candidates: Democrat Dennis Gallagher and Republican Sandra Wright, both of Bridgewater .
Election news: Bridgewater-Raynham's longtime State Rep. Angelo D'Emilia not running. Who is and why
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: Colonial Do-Nut Shop returns; Josh Lajoie pitches in Cape League
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