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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
HHS Band musicians, conducted by Mr. Cincotta, performing “American Heritage”
Hingham Residents Honor our Veterans
Turkey leading almost 1,900 runners at beginning of 2023 Turkey Trot Race
Annual Hingham Turkey Trot is Coming Up!
Massachusetts voters casting their votes at ballots in 2022.
Election Day Offers an Important Tradition, a Civic Duty, and a Break for Students
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
The switch to online testing. The new app used to take the ACT and SAT.
Standardized Testing: How Juniors are Feeling
There are many Yom Kippur flyers found throughout the school which are created by the Jewish Student Union.
Yom Kippur: A Time to Reflect, Connect, and Renew
Photo of Hingham High School Close Lot Parking Lot on Saturday, October 26.
Student Perspectives Regarding the HHS Parking Situation
The demolition of Hingham’s old concession stand as it prepares to become to foundation for “The Dock Project”
Student Excitement Surrounds The Dock Project
The Hingham boys’ team crowds at the center of the pitch after their 2-0 win against Minnechaug, propelling them to the Final 4.
Final 4 Frenzy: An Inside View of the Soccer and Field Hockey Playoff Runs
Austin Gentle getting ready to snap the football.
Crimson Earning their Elite Status So Far this Season
The Boston Celtics celebrate their 18th championship and hang the banner prior to the opening game against the Knicks.
Tatum Leads Celtics to a Hot Start this Season
Captain, Ryan Hallisy, takes an amazing hit after Malden Catholic hits it out
Hingham Girls Field Hockey Strikes Again
The Hingham Boys gathered in their pregame huddle before the kickoff against Nashoba.
Boys Soccer Hits the Ground Running in the MIAA Playoffs
(Above) The 1975 Saturday Night Live cast, as portrayed in ‘Saturday Night’ (Photo Credit: Hopper Stone)
Comedy is Brilliant Chaos in ‘Saturday Night’!
Album cover of the album “Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator
“Chromakopia” by Tyler the Creator: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
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 by Hunter Abrams depicting Ralph Lauren Runway walk during New York Fashion Week
From New York City Runways to Hingham High School Hallways: New York Fashion Week September 2024
Mr. Cincotta teaching Hingham students taken by Hank Ader
Hingham Bands: Building a Culture
The most popular music streaming service in the world, Spotify. (Veronica Webb)
Is Spotify Ruining How We Listen To Music?
A clock being turned forward on the first Daylight Savings Time in 1918 by Senator Charles Higgins. (George W. Harris).
The Origin of Daylight Savings Time
This year at HHS, more and more teachers have implemented a phone ban with phone pockets in the classroom like those pictured here.
Phone Bans at HHS: A Necessary Evil?
A look at the front of Town Hall, the building that houses the Recreation Department, where many freshmen have already completed their service requirements.
The New Community Service Requirement for Freshmen
Being outdoors and exercising can boost mood and energy
The Mental Benefits of Exercise
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

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Caitlin Patten

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor

Caitlin Patten is a junior at Hingham High School and has been writing for the Harborlight since her freshman year. In addition to playing both field hockey and tennis at the high school, Caitlin is also a member of Student Council and Vice President of the Class of 2026. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Caitlin Patten
Senior Captain Haylen Wilson does the honors for Hingham in an offensive corner during Wednesday’s game against Whitman Hanson (9/11).

Strong Opening for Hingham High School Athletics

Caitlin Patten, Managing Editor
September 14, 2024
This is a glimpse inside a workout class at Orangetheory Fitness, located at 15 Shipyard Drive, Hingham MA.

A Look Inside the Mental and Social Benefits of Exercise 

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
April 21, 2024
Notre Dame's Becky Obinma (10), Maddy Westbeld (21), and Sonia Citron (11) defend Ole Miss' Kharyssa Richardson (33) in the second round of the 2024 tournament. (Credit: Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports)

NCAA Women’s March Madness

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
The 49er’s signature helmet (left), and the Chiefs helmet (right), placed directly in front of the Super Bowl trophy in preparation for Sunday night’s game.

Super Bowl LVIII Preview

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Copies of Instructions for Dancing (left) and The Summer of Broken Rules (right). (Credit: Caitlin Patten)

Best Books I Read in 2023

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
The bike room featured at Cycle Town Studio. (Kristen Grossman)

Best Ways to Stay Active in the Winter

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
Forwards (from left to right) Ella O’Neill, Sam Ruddick, and Haylen Wilson celebrate their first goal of the game on Tuesday against Milton. Credit: Joshua Ross

Hingham Girls Field Hockey Advances to Elite Eight

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
Hingham’s Kiki McGourty wards off an Algonquin forward as she outruns her to the ball. By: Joshua Ross Photography

Girls Soccer Loses 2-1 to Algonquin

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, covers New England’s receiver, Kendrick Bourne (left) in Week One of the 2023 NFL Season. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper))

A Look at the Patriots Season so far

Caitlin Patten
October 2, 2023
Jason Tatum turns to the Boston crowd at TD Garden for applause after stepping off the court in the 4th quarter of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76er’s. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Celtics Defeat 76ers in Game 7 of NBA Playoffs

Caitlin Patten, Staff Writer
May 21, 2023
Ben Farrington (left) congratulates Hingham goalie, Nate Hoffman (right) after their victory over Lincoln-Sudbury in the Coaches Cup Championship on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Hingham Boys Lacrosse Defeats Lincoln-Sudbury in a 9-8 Victory

Caitlin Patten, Contributing Writer
April 30, 2023
FDU shoots over Purdue on Friday, March 17th

March Madness 2023: First Round Upsets

Caitlin Patten, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2023
Taken at a USC football game

NCAA Football Playoff Expansion

Caitlin Patten
March 11, 2023
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