Taunton Daily Gazette

09/01/2024

These were the Top 5 stories of the past week, according to Taunton Daily Gazette readers:

09/01/2024

The Taunton Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is Bryce, a handsome male Husky who enjoys long walks.

09/01/2024

The history of the holiday goes back to the mid-19th century:

When is Labor Day? What is the history of the holiday? Why is there controversy over who founded it? Here's what to know about it.

09/01/2024

As a three-sport athlete at Bishop Stang, Matt McKinnon made numerous trips to Dighton-Rehoboth to face the Falcons and was always struck by the sense of community and pride he witnessed.

Now, as the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District's new director of athletics and activities, he says it's his goal to rekindle and promote that throughout the Dighton and Rehoboth communities.

Dighton-Rehoboth athletics and activities Director Matt McKinnon, a Bishop Stang alum, is excited to promote community pride in his new role.

09/01/2024

Pumpkin is back!

Pumpkin spice is officially back at Dunkin. See the full fall menu, including the new fall coffee flavors and $6 meal deal.

09/01/2024

Taunton’s first test comes with a trip to New Bedford on Sept. 6:

With a mix of established returners and new faces, the 2024 Taunton High football team hopes to forge its own identity while building on experience.

09/01/2024

In a dramatic reversal, Taunton officials have canceled a plan to rezone an open space parcel that separates the Myles Standish Industrial Park from a north Taunton neighborhood — after residents cried foul.

“I came here with a speech. I’m ripping it up now. I’m saying thank you to Council and everyone who took part in this decision,” one resident said.

08/31/2024

During his recent visit to Fall River as a guest of honor of the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and the Communities announced that the Regional Government of the Azores intends to strengthen the social, cultural, and economic ties with the local community and increase its support and cooperation with the Azorean diaspora.

The Government of Azores wants to strengthen the ties with the local community and increase its support and cooperation with the Azorean diaspora.

08/31/2024

Both cases of alleged homicides in Canton have raised questions about the integrity of the investigations. What we found.

08/31/2024

Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers:

This recently remodeled multi-family in Taunton sold for over $700K. Find out what other area homes sold for:

08/31/2024

Home Plate Bay Street Grill recently got a special shoutout:

This week, Taunton Eats takes a look at Home Plate getting some spotlight from Phantom Gourmet. Plus, mobile pizza, and the return of fall flavors.

08/31/2024

The Craftsmen kick off the 2024 season on Sept. 6:

With a year of experience under the belt of the B-P offensive line and other key pieces, new coach Roger Saraiva is hopeful for a more fruitful fall.

08/31/2024

A new bar and restaurant named Blind Tiger will soon be taking over the space on the Taunton Green where the National Charter 957 officially closed down this past July.

Blind Tiger is coming soon to the Taunton Green. Will it keep the National Charter's speakeasy vibe? Plus what's on the menu and why the name?

08/31/2024

Explore the lives, history and legacies of our community members through The Taunton Daily Gazette obituaries: https://bit.ly/3RfQkBk

08/30/2024

“I came here with a speech. I’m ripping it up now. I’m saying thank you to Council and everyone who took part in this decision,” one resident said.

08/29/2024

This will be Taunton High's third pitcher in the last five years to play at the Division 1 level.

08/29/2024

The secretary of state warned voters to be on the alert for a text claiming they may be ineligible to vote.

The secretary of state also said voting by mail and early in-person voting have proved to be popular.

08/29/2024

Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton will have a new owner in RI healthcare provider Lifespan. What we know so far.

Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton will have a new owner in RI healthcare provider Lifespan. What we know so far.

08/29/2024

More than 200 people took part in the vigil, held adjacent to the scoreboard, which was lit up with Zachary Deane's soccer jersey number.

More than 200 people took part in the vigil, held adjacent to the scoreboard, which was lit up with Zachary Deane's soccer jersey number.

08/29/2024

This week, Taunton Eats takes a look at Home Plate getting some spotlight from Phantom Gourmet. Plus, mobile pizza, and the return of fall flavors.

08/29/2024

With a mix of established returners and new faces, the 2024 Taunton High football team hopes to forge its own identity while building on experience.

08/29/2024

Dighton-Rehoboth athletics and activities Director Matt McKinnon, a Bishop Stang alum, is excited to promote community pride in his new role.

08/29/2024

Blind Tiger is coming soon to the Taunton Green. Will it keep the National Charter's speakeasy vibe? Plus what's on the menu and why the name?

08/28/2024

SBR is coming off an 8-3 season, but will have to replace a pair of 1,000-yard rushers.

SBR is coming off an 8-3 season, but will have to replace a pair of 1,000-yard rushers.

08/28/2024

A rare celestial event is taking place on Sept. 17. Here's what you need to know about September's full moon.

A rare celestial event is taking place on Sept. 17. Here's what you need to know about September's full moon.

08/28/2024

A cool-down is expected this week, but how long will it last? Are there any hurricanes forming that could affect Massachusetts? What to know.

A cool-down is expected this week, but how long will it last? Are there any hurricanes forming that could affect Massachusetts? What to know.

08/28/2024

Test trains are continuing to roll up and down the South Coast Rail route, while work in New Bedford means road closures. What to know in 60 seconds.

Test trains are continuing to roll up and down the South Coast Rail route, while work in New Bedford means road closures. What to know in 60 seconds.

08/28/2024

With a year of experience under the belt of the B-P offensive line and other key pieces, new coach Roger Saraiva is hopeful for a more fruitful fall.

08/27/2024

Cast your vote for the 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Defensive Football Player of the Preseason, with polls open until noon on Sept. 6.