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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
HHS Band musicians, conducted by Mr. Cincotta, performing “American Heritage”
Hingham Residents Honor our Veterans
A student checks their Spotify Wrapped on their phone.
How Spotify Transformed Music Recaps into a Ritual
The HHS Concert Band, composed primarily of freshman and sophomores, performed three pieces during the concert.
Band and Orchestra Play in Combined Winter Concert
The Hingham Congregational Church opens the Christmas tree lot at Hingham Harbour for the holiday season.
Christmas Tree Sales: Volunteering for a Cause
On Saturday December 7th, nine members of the Hingham High School Model UN Team attended the 19th annual St. John’s Prep Model UN Conference in Danvers, MA
Hingham High School Students Debate at St. John’s Prep Model United Nations Conference
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?
The Stowe instructor, Jessie (right), who stays with the team from 9 AM - noon, doing a ski drill with sophomore Isabel Dubose (left).
Hingham High Ski Team Makes Their Way to Stowe!
Drivers and team principal, from left to right, Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), pose for a picture on the podium of Abu Dhabi 2024, Chris Whiteoak/The National
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
Navy’s “Jolly Roger” uniform poses next to match details, set on December 14th at 3:00 p.m. in Landover, Maryland. Graphic created by US Naval Academy Media Team.
America’s Game Arrives: Most Competitive Army vs. Navy Matchup Ever
Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana, SMU, and Clemosn will enter the first ever 12 team college football playoff.
The First Ever 12 Team College Football Playoff Guarantees Thrilling games
Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) looks to take down a sliding Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars QB #16). The dirty hit suspended Al-Shaair and injured Lawrence, which can effect fantasy owners on both ends.
Taking Apart “Fantasy Football”: The dramatic change to the way people watch the NFL
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”
The Gladiator II Movie poster picturing a bloody Paul Mescal, was released just before the movie on Nov. 22, 2024.
Gladiator II Delivers Action and Excitement
A trimmed Christmas tree, a common way to decorate for the holiday season.
Hingham’s Christmas Light Fight: How Harbormen Decorate for the Holiday Season
The Business Pathway debuted this new logo in their introductory presentation last week. (Taken by Hunter Gale)
HHS Business Pathway Program: The Start of Something New
Drivers and team principal, from left to right, Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren), Zak Brown (McLaren), and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), pose for a picture on the podium of Abu Dhabi 2024, Chris Whiteoak/The National
Drivers Battle as 2024 F1 Season Wraps Up
A snowman ornament hangs from a Christmas tree
Happy Holidays at HHS! HHS Students Share their Favorite Holiday Movies
Picture shows trees to choose from at Weston Nurseries in Hingham Ma. Photo Credits Celia McCarthy
What’s Really Better for the Environment: Buying A Real or Fake Christmas Tree?
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

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Jake Bednarski

Jake Bednarski, Managing Editor

Jake Bednarski, a senior at Hingham High, enjoys writing political and sports news. In addition to his work as managing editor, Jake also participates in golf and swimming at HHS. After his career at Hingham High, he would like to pursue a future in History and Education.

All content by Jake Bednarski
Kobina Johnson is among countless other Brown athletes who have had their sports programs cut and removed from the budget. Photo credit: Kobina Johnson

Op-Ed: Title IX Should Be Amended to Prevent Sports Program Cuts

Jake Bednarski, Managing Editor
April 27, 2021
Junior captain Caroline Connelly puts up 2 of her team leading 13 points in the game.

Girls Basketball Tops Plymouth South In First Round Of Patriot Cup

Jake Bednarski and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
March 16, 2021
Senior Captain Cate Macdonald defined herself as the team's top Breastroker through the past 4 years on the team, leading the team as both a Senior and Junior captain. Macdonald will be studying at the University Of Vermont next year.

Hingham Swim Team Finishes the Season Strong

Jake Bednarski and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
February 9, 2021
The end of 2020 brought the exciting roll out of COVID-19 Vaccines. Former physician and now teacher at Brockton hospital, Dr. James Gilbert, was one of the first healthcare workers to receive the vaccine.

2020 in Review

Sarah Bryden, Keely Jordan, Jake Bednarski, and Mary Kelly Prosky Gilbert
January 19, 2021
Biden's vice presidential nominee Harris shown here responding to Pence's statement.

Harris and Pence Face Off in Vice-Presidential Debate

Jake Bednarski, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020
Although the at-home AP exam and classes, the College Board maintained a structured checklist and schedule. This was backed by an Exam Demo, allowing students to get a taste for the new testing experience and Youtube videos, announcing changes, and reviewing material on several courses.

Online and Shortened: The Story of the Changed AP Exams

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2020
Mike Conley wins the NBA HORSE Tournament. In addition to the NBA's HORSE Tournament, NBA players have taken to streaming video games on gaming platform Twitch, and many have participated in a $100,000 charity NBA2K tournament, won by Suns Point Guard Devin Booker.

HORSE, NBA2K, And More: How The NBA Community Is Staying Connected

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2020
Several citizens of the Indian city of Punjab have noted that the Himalayas are visible from the city for the first time in 30 years. This is due to the reduction in pollution that has accompanied the stay at home orders that have been mandated in many countries all over the world.

Pollution Decreases Globally As a Result of COVID-19 Restrictions

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2020
This image taken from video on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, and provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, shows part of the wreckage of a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif. The Sunday, Jan. 26 crash killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

Sports Communities Commemorate the Life of Kobe Bryant

Jake Bednarski, Sports Columnist
February 7, 2020
Sports Reports 11/6 - Will the Brooklyn Nets be a Good Team this Season?

Sports Reports 11/6 – Will the Brooklyn Nets be a Good Team this Season?

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
November 11, 2019
Penn State holds out the Michigan Wolverines for a 28-21 win on Saturday, 10/19/19. Lamont Wade (safety) leads the team in celebration after a big defensive stop.

10/23 Sports Report

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
October 27, 2019
As the NHL Season begins, Slava Voynov, an LA Kings' defenseman, gets suspended for the entirety of the season for "unacceptable off-ice conduct." He has been accused of domestic violence and has lost his contract with the Kings

Weekly Sports Column: Football Season Update

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
October 13, 2019
Jordan Howard, #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles, runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers in their win on Thursday Night Football. He would have a total of 87 yards and 2 touchdowns

Weekly Sports Column: Game Recaps and Predictions

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
October 6, 2019
Gabriel makes an amazing catch in the corner of the end zone in the win over the Redskins in Week Three.

Weekly Sports Review Column

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
September 29, 2019
Antonio Brown seen here with Head Coach Bill Belichick at the Dolphin's game last Sunday.

Antonio Brown’s Short Run in a Patriots Jersey; Where Will He Go Next?

Jake Bednarski, Staff Sports Columnist
September 22, 2019
Attorney General Barr, pictured here in January, released a summary of the Mueller report on Mar. 24. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barr Releases Summarized Mueller Report

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2019
Trump and Kim Jong-Un at this week's talks. (AP Photo: Evan Vucci)

Trump Meets with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2019
Trump announces the deal to reopen the government for three weeks (Olivier Douliery / Getty Images)

The Government Shutdown Comes to an End

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
January 27, 2019
Mueller has a long history in investigation. In this 2013 photo, Mueller delivers a stoic gaze during an FBI ceremony. Photo by Charles Dharapak : AP

Mueller Investigation: What Comes Next

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2018
Former President George HW Bush's state funeral took place on Wednesday, Dec. 5. (Cameron Pollack for NPR).

Remembering George H. W. Bush

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
December 9, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Representative Ben Ray Lujan (D-MN), DCCC Chairman, celebrate a projected Democratic Party takeover of the House of Representatives during a midterm election night party hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on November 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Midterm results: what does it mean now that the Democrats have the House?

Jake Bednarski, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2018
Junior Owen O’Brien takes the snap. Most of Hingham’s plays were running plays, many of which going for over ten yards.

Photos from Hingham High’s Homecoming

Jake Bednarski and Will Sutton
October 27, 2018
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