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Confetti falls on a large crowd of people gathered in Times Square in New York City who are celebrating the arrival of the New Year after the Ball has dropped at midnight.
Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop: One of the Many Traditions Celebrating the New Year
Huge turkey and blow up balloons at the start of the Thanksgiving day annual Macy's parade.
Magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A collage with logos of the Hingham Food Pantry, the Acord Food Pantry, Project 351, Project Bread, and No Kid Hungry, organizations involved in the fight against food insecurity
The Fight Against Food Insecurity in Massachusetts
Mark your calendars for the best Holiday event of the year. Graphic provided by Hingham Holiday Fair website.
Shop at Hingham High’s Holiday Fair this Weekend
(Above) The U.S. Capitol is the home to the legislative branch of the United States government, where both houses of congress, the House of Representatives, and Senate meet to determine the nation's laws. After the elections, the capitol is now home to both houses of congress which have a Republican majority.
The Key Races that Decided the House Majority
Mr. Cincotta playing the shaker for the jazz band while they play Perdido by Juan Tizol (arr. Lopez)
After-School Music Programs Join Together to Play in Small Ensembles Concert
A student getting their party hat ready for the new year.
What the New Year Means to the Students of Hingham High School
Students at HHS learn positive skills in Freshman Advisory
HHS’s Freshman Advisory Program Brings Comfort to Freshmen
Ping pong tournament winners Patrick Browne and Owen Packard celebrating their win!
Student Council Hosts its 2025 Annual Ping Pong Tournament!
Shopping on Newbury Street in Boston is a great way to spend holiday free time.
How are Students feeling about Winter Break?
The Varsity Hingham Girls basketball team got a once in a lifetime opportunity on January 11 to play at TD Garden
Hingham Girls Basketball Takes the Court at TD Garden
From Left: Mattie Cummings? Alexander Rozanitis, Bradley Wheeler, Jake Varholak, and Gabe Tesler huddle together to hype up before their game against Hanover.
Hingham Boy’s Basketball Team: A Diamond in the Rough
Notre Dame’s kicker Mitch Jeter, center #98, celebrates as he makes the game winning field goal against Penn State
A New College Football Playoff System is Rapidly Coming to a Close in Dramatic Fashion
Colin Lasch taking a face off in a game against the Weymouth Rams
The Harbormen Hockey Team Starts Their Season with a Smashing Success!
Rookie quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr., Spins a ball on his fingers (Todd Rosenberg/ Getty Images)
Chasing Glory: The NFL Regular Season Ends and the Playoffs Begin
Mufasa follows the backstory of young Mufasa and the complex history of his relationship with his brother, Scar.
New Hit Mufasa: The Lion King Achieves Box Office Success
A well known example of the movie makeover, featuring Mia Thermopolis (The Princess Diaries, Walt Disney Pictures/BrownHouse Productions, 2001).
The Complex Evolution Of The Makeover Trope
Mr. Cincotta leads the wind ensemble every day during G block. Taken by Hank Ader.
HHS Shows Out at SEMMEA Senior District Auditions
A look at the empty HHS auditorium, where the Band and Orchestra will perform in a few weeks.
The New Joint Orchestra and Band Concert: Open to the Community
Persephone (Annie Daly pictured middle) performs “Living It Up on Top” with the rest of the cast in HHS’ performance of “Hadestown” on Saturday.
Hingham Drama Club Presents: “Hadestown”
Two neighbors playing in the snow after a blizzard.
New England’s Lack of Snow and What it Means for this Season.
Photo taken by Josep V. Zaragoza, people in Madrid Spain are gathered in the Puerta de Sol on new years eve waiting for the ball to drop.
Different New Years Traditions to Bring a Year of Good Luck
Students at work using the hands on approach in the classroom.
The Ongoing Debate of V.A.R.K. Learning Styles
Taken by Celia McCarthy, a note made in the IOS app is titled 2025 Resolutions.
New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fall Through and How to Achieve Them
Students often use Google Slides to create in-depth Christmas. (Credit: Caitlin O’Driscoll)
What are Hingham High School Students Asking for This Christmas: The 2024 Sequel
Club founders Teddy Anderson (left) and Jack Germian (right) proudly approach lunch tables to spread awareness of the Hope Club. Photo Creds: Jake Varholak December 17, 2024
Introducing HHS’s Newest Club: “Hope Club”
The television production studio at HHS sits empty between show tapings.
The Recent Absence of Hingham High School’s “The Friday Show” How are Students Feeling?
HHS band students, conducted by Mr. Cincotta playing the national anthem in the HHS stands at the recent neon Hingham vs. Plymouth North home game on Oct 4, 2024.
The Return and Significance of Hingham High’s Pep Band
Photo of fans honoring Welles Crowther during the first half of the Boston College game.
The Boston College “For Welles” Red Bandanna Game
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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The Varsity Hingham Girls basketball team got a once in a lifetime opportunity on January 11 to play at TD Garden
Hingham Girls Basketball Takes the Court at TD Garden
Abigail Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025
From Left: Mattie Cummings? Alexander Rozanitis, Bradley Wheeler, Jake Varholak, and Gabe Tesler huddle together to hype up before their game against Hanover.
Hingham Boy’s Basketball Team: A Diamond in the Rough
Hunter Gale, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025
News
Confetti falls on a large crowd of people gathered in Times Square in New York City who are celebrating the arrival of the New Year after the Ball has dropped at midnight.
Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop: One of the Many Traditions Celebrating the New Year
Lexie Grimm, Contributing Writer • January 3, 2025
Huge turkey and blow up balloons at the start of the Thanksgiving day annual Macy's parade.
Magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Brigid Kiernan, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2024
A collage with logos of the Hingham Food Pantry, the Acord Food Pantry, Project 351, Project Bread, and No Kid Hungry, organizations involved in the fight against food insecurity
The Fight Against Food Insecurity in Massachusetts
Lexie Grimm, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2024
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Student Life
Mr. Cincotta playing the shaker for the jazz band while they play Perdido by Juan Tizol (arr. Lopez)
After-School Music Programs Join Together to Play in Small Ensembles Concert
Liam O'Toole, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025

The beginning of the year is always a time where concerts are few and far between,...

A student getting their party hat ready for the new year.
What the New Year Means to the Students of Hingham High School
Samantha Jesson, Contributing Writer • January 3, 2025

The new year is a time for celebration and the honoring of the year that has...

Arts & Entertainment
Mufasa follows the backstory of young Mufasa and the complex history of his relationship with his brother, Scar.
New Hit Mufasa: The Lion King Achieves Box Office Success
Anna Post, Junior Editor • January 11, 2025
A well known example of the movie makeover, featuring Mia Thermopolis (The Princess Diaries, Walt Disney Pictures/BrownHouse Productions, 2001).
The Complex Evolution Of The Makeover Trope
Veronica Webb, Contributing Writer • December 10, 2024
HHS Shows Out at SEMMEA Senior District Auditions
Henry Ader, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2024
The New Joint Orchestra and Band Concert: Open to the Community
Casey Teahan, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2024
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Archived Harborlight Posts
The Varsity Hingham Girls basketball team got a once in a lifetime opportunity on January 11 to play at TD Garden
Sports
Hingham Girls Basketball Takes the Court at TD Garden
Abigail Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025

For many people, getting the opportunity to watch a basketball game at TD Garden in Boston is an extremely...

From Left: Mattie Cummings? Alexander Rozanitis, Bradley Wheeler, Jake Varholak, and Gabe Tesler huddle together to hype up before their game against Hanover.
Sports
Hingham Boy’s Basketball Team: A Diamond in the Rough
Hunter Gale, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025

Last Year, the boy’s basketball scraped above .500 and made it into the playoffs. Right now they sit...

Notre Dame’s kicker Mitch Jeter, center #98, celebrates as he makes the game winning field goal against Penn State
Sports
A New College Football Playoff System is Rapidly Coming to a Close in Dramatic Fashion
Max Friedman, Contributing Writer • January 12, 2025

As the end of the college football season inches closer, we are left with only two more games to enjoy....

Colin Lasch taking a face off in a game against the Weymouth Rams
Sports
The Harbormen Hockey Team Starts Their Season with a Smashing Success!
McKenzie Patterson, Contributing Writer • January 12, 2025

Over the years, Hingham has become known as a powerhouse in boys’ hockey, and this has been further...

Readers' Opinions and Editorials
Two neighbors playing in the snow after a blizzard.
New England’s Lack of Snow and What it Means for this Season.
Dory Maguire, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025
Different New Years Traditions to Bring a Year of Good Luck
Brigid Kiernan, Contributing Writer • January 13, 2025
The Ongoing Debate of V.A.R.K. Learning Styles
Veronica Webb, Contributing Writer • December 31, 2024
New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Fall Through and How to Achieve Them
Celia McCarthy, Contributing Writer • December 27, 2024
What are Hingham High School Students Asking for This Christmas: The 2024 Sequel
Caitlín O’Driscoll, Contributing Writer • December 20, 2024
Hingham’s Christmas Light Fight: How Harbormen Decorate for the Holiday Season
Casey Teahan, Contributing Writer • December 18, 2024
HHS Business Pathway Program: The Start of Something New
Hunter Gale, Contributing Writer • December 18, 2024
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
Caio DaSilva, Contributing Writer • December 18, 2024
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