Taunton High senior wows in national rifle competitions: 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:

Some more of our picks for Greater Taunton All-Scholastics. This time, we highlighted the extraordinary accomplishments of local athletes in: hockey (co-ed) and girls basketball.

The latest Greater Taunton real estate report, featuring a stately colonial in Taunton that sold for $839,000. The Highland Street home was built in 1940 and features a family room with a marble fireplace and custom dry bar, a vaulted sunroom, and a gourmet kitchen. There's so much more to check out at this property; plus, take a look at other recent top-sellers.

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

Taunton High shooting star with 'exquisite' skills aims to become a doctor

Rylie Roderick, a senior at Taunton High School, credits being a member of the Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club’s marksmanship team for improving her ability to play on THS' volleyball and tennis teams.

“I can only say the marksmanship has helped me with my mental game,” she said during a recent interview at the Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club.

After discovering the club in her sophomore year, Roderick developed an interest in rifle shooting competitions.

And since then, her skills have taken her all the way to the Junior Olympics. She's just getting started, having earned an NCAA scholarship, and with plans for going to medical school.

THS senior goes to Junior Olympics:Taunton High shooting star with 'exquisite' skills aims to become a doctor

'A growing crisis': Why Morton Hospital wants to close its new $10M Taunton addiction unit

Morton Hospital has accommodated the 32-bed Morton Comprehensive Addiction Program (MORCAP) since November 2021 after Steward Health Care — Morton's parent company — relocated it from Foxboro.

But now Steward has proposed to relocate the program to Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

State Rep. Carol Doherty said the proposal would put "those of us in the community who suffer from addiction at risk."

During a virtual hearing held by the state Department of Public Works on Thursday, May 18, Doherty said, "We are in a crisis."

Taunton Gazette Reporter Ed Baker takes a look at the issue, here.

'A growing crisis':Why Morton Hospital wants to close its new $10M Taunton addiction unit

Which Raynham employees made the most in 2022?

Taunton Gazette Reporter Daniel Schemer analyzed salary data from 2022 to see which municipal employees made the most in Raynham last year.

Similar to the last time the Gazette took a look at the numbers, the list of top paid town employees is dominated by members of the Police and Fire departments, and overtime pay factors in as a substantial chunk.

These were the Top 10 highest earners in Raynham for 2022.

Analyzing municipal salaries:Which Raynham employees made the most in 2022? Here are the top 10 highest earners

Taunton softball falls to KP in pitchers' duel to split Hockomock Kelley-Rex title

The Taunton High softball team's 23-game winning streak came to an end last week.

But there were some silver linings.

The Tigers' game against King Philip involved a pitchers' duel, and both teams got a split of the Hockomock Kelley-Rex title.

THS shares title:Taunton softball falls to KP in pitchers' duel to split Hockomock Kelley-Rex title

South Shore Queenz at Berkley Beer Company: Taunton Eats

Every week, Taunton Eats rounds up the latest meal deals, specials and culinary events from around the area.

This week, we took a look at some very special guests coming to Berkley Beer Company: South Shore Queenz. They're hosting a special Rainbow Connection drag show in June.

Here's how you can get tickets for this adults-only event, as well as some of the latest specials highlighted in this week's edition of Taunton Eats.

Visit TauntonGazette.com every Thursday for the newest installment of Taunton Eats.

Taunton Eats:South Shore Queenz at Berkley Beer Company; Home Plate patio opens

Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached atkfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.