Taunton Wheel of Fortune player wins $5k; Hannaford damaged in storm: Top stories
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:
Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth opening a new multi-specialty medical care facility in Middleboro this March. It's in the same location where Compass Medical abruptly closed last May.
The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a Dighton colonial that sold for $790,000. The Estherbrook Avenue home was built in 2003, and it offers a gorgeous kitchen with a breakfast bar, a sunken living room with a fireplace, a convenient office, and a spacious 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:
Taunton Wheel of Fortune player wants to get a mini Highland cow and more with her winnings
Taunton resident Shawn O’Neill competed on "Wheel of Fortune" this past week.
While she didn't win, she had a very respectable showing, solving two puzzles and bringing home $5,000.
She has a dream of spending her winnings on college expenses for her children and purchasing a mini Highland cow.
Solve the puzzle: Taunton Wheel of Fortune player wants to get a mini Highland cow and more with her winnings
Taunton Hannaford damaged in storm
Hannaford Supermarket on Joseph Warner Boulevard in Taunton suffered weather-related damage in last weekend's storm.
The damage was specifically to windows and the front entrance area on the produce department side of the store, according to External Communications Manager for Hannaford Supermarkets Caitlyn Cortelyou.
While the rest of the store remained open, as of this writing, the produce section was temporarily closed.
Produce section closed: Taunton Hannaford damaged in storm. What we know
Taunton schools have 20 open teaching positions
Taunton Public Schools is still looking to fill vacant teacher positions.
There are currently 20 teacher vacancies throughout the district including at Taunton High School, Parker Middle School, Martin Middle School, Joseph C. Chamberlain Elementary School, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School, Elizabeth Pole Elementary School, and Harold H. Galligan Elementary School.
Taunton Daily Gazette Reporter Ed Baker has the story.
Taunton Public Schools hiring: Taunton schools have 20 open teaching positions. Here is what we know.
The Milk Bottle announces re-opening date; owner Joseph LoSciuto mourned: Taunton Eats
Every week, Taunton Eats takes a look at announcements, specials, and more from restaurants around the Greater Taunton area.
This past week, there was an announcement from The Milk Bottle in Raynham.
They and the community have been mourning the unexpected passing of owner Joseph LoSciuto Jr., who died in December at age 68.
The LoSciuto family extended their thanks to the community, and announced that The Milk Bottle will be re-opening.
Taunton Eats: The Milk Bottle announces re-opening date; owner Joseph LoSciuto mourned
My Three Sons in Brockton serves up blueberry cheesecake pancakes and friendly 50s vibes
Raynham's David Morley is living out a dream that he's had since college:
He's opened his own classic diner with 1950s vibes.
Inspired by his kids, he made his dream a reality when he opened My Three Sons Diner in Brockton.
Take a look inside and see what he's got on the menu.
Raynham man opens dream diner: My Three Sons in Brockton serves up blueberry cheesecake pancakes and friendly 50s vibes
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