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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
Josie Pappone

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer

Senior Josie Pappone joins the Harborlight for her second year in a row. When she is not writing, she likes to see friends and play with her dog Duncan. In addition to being a contributing writer for the Harborlight, she is a co-secretary for the POCA club, vice president of the Diversify Our Narrative Club, and runs for the girls’ winter track team.
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Several killed in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

Josie Pappone, Staff Writer
April 2, 2023
On Tuesday, January 31st, a meeting was held to discuss the town’s budget crisis

Hingham’s Budget Crisis

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2023
The Glass Onion cast starring Madeline Cline, Daniel Craig, Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, and Edward Norton

Student Reviews of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
January 17, 2023
The Derby Street Apple Store closed off by Police after an SUV drove through it on November 21.

SUV Crashes into Hingham Apple Store

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
December 6, 2022
Students participate in a class discussion

Student Opinions on Term One

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2022
A man walks through what used to be a neighborhood but now is just a ripped up street surrounded by destroyed homes.

Hurricane Ian Pummels Florida

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
October 7, 2022
Students display posters about the chosen Civics project.

Civics Action Projects at Hingham High School

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2022
Omicron’s Subvariant: BA.2

Omicron’s Subvariant: BA.2

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2022
President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court ahead of Justice Stephen Breyer's upcoming retirement.

Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson for the US Supreme Court

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
March 18, 2022
Russian troops stationed along their shared border with Ukraine.

Brewing Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2022
The Kentucky Tornado Disaster

The Kentucky Tornado Disaster

Josie Pappone
December 25, 2021
Harry Styles Comes to Boston

Harry Styles Comes to Boston

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2021
A former member of the Facebook headquarters, Frances Haugen, came forward on CBS’s 60 Minutes exposing documents that serve as the basis for a series of accusations on the Wall Street Journal known as “The Facebook Files.”

The Facebook Scandal

Josie Pappone, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2021
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