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The new scientific facility opens in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Boston Scientific Opens New Facility in Minnesota
Police respond in the aftermath of the heist at the Louvre.
The World Reacts To An Unprecedented Heist
People of all different backgrounds gather in Austin, Texas, to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
A Day Spent Recognizing America’s First People
Cars were left unlocked in a residential area in Hingham
An Inside Look into the Liberty Pole Car Break-Ins
Jane Goodall playing with Bahati, a 3-year-old chimpanzee, at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 1997.
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall
People enjoy many different types of candy on Halloween, ranging from Butterfingers to Snickers to Starbursts.
From Skittles to Snickers: Halloween’s Top Candies Over the Past Five Years
Hingham teachers use numbered “phone jails” to collect phones before class begins.
MA Senate Passes Bill to Make Schools “Phone Free”: How does Hingham Feel?
Hingham girls dress up in their unique Halloween costumes.
Halloween: The Origin and What to Wear
Athletics at Hingham High School dominate much of the school culture, yet taking a season off has noteworthy benefits.
What a Season Off From Sports at HHS Looks Like 
People attend a spooky exhibit of carved pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Festival at the Roger Williams Zoo.
5 Fun Fall Activities To Do Near Hingham
The Hingham Harbowomen wear Adelia Strong shirts for warmups.
More than the Game: Dig Teal
Travis Hunter (left) and Shedeur Sanders (right) express their joy after making a big play against the Arizona Wildcats.
Colorado Buffaloes Face a Tough Blow: The Impact of Losing Travis Hunter and Sheduer Sanders
MLB provides an overview of what the postseason has looked like thus far.
2025 MLB Playoffs: The Intense Journey to the World Series
Players Sydney Bowyer, Hannah Mello, Tessa Grossman, Carolyn Downey, Lila Johnson, Kiki McGourty, and Hannah Lasch supporting Maddie’s Promise after their win against Milton.
2025 Annual Maddie’s Promise Girls Soccer Game
Mike Vrabel, newly appointed head coach of the New England Patriots, shares his satisfaction with Drake Maye’s recent play.
Titans Feel the Wrath of the Drake Maye Led Patriots
Quincy Jones carries an armful of Grammy Awards at the 1991 Grammy Awards show.
Quincy Jones: A Musical Legacy that Lives On
Outside of the carousel pumpkins, cobwebs, graves, and ghosts set the tone for a night of spooky fun.
Drama Club Runs Haunted Carousel Fundraiser at Paragon
The 2025 Hingham Arts Walk had a very successful turnout.
The 20th Anniversary of the Hingham Arts Walk Received Strong Community Support 
Robin Williams inspires a class of young students in a scene from Dead Poets Society.
Eight Captivating Movies To Watch During the Fall
Jack Skellington and Sally share an emotional scene in the Halloween Town cemetery in "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
An Ultimate Holiday Mashup: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Splits Movie Watchers for Over 30 Years
The incoming chilly weather is prevalent at Middlebury College's “The Chateau” on a beautiful fall day.
How to Stay Motivated as the Weather Gets Colder! 
A book, headphones and soft lighting creates a cozy atmosphere, great for getting immersed in a book.
Books to Get You Interested in Reading Again
Mr. George, repping his Bruins gear for Jersey Day, poses at his desk in front of the tiger poster.
Teaching With Purpose: Mr. George’s Impact on Room 270
HHS lines the hallways with ample recycling bins that students can use.
How Eco-Friendly is HHS?
Ms. Papuga teaches in her classroom.
Ms. Papuga: Hingham High’s very own Ceramics Teacher
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
Both titles illustrate an example of the tests available and the features AP Classroom presents.
AP Exam Reflections: What Students Had to Say
Pictured left to right, Haylen Wilson, Ava Souppa, Taylor Gay, Caitlin O’Driscoll, Adam Healey, Elinor Deady, Ava Ladd, Luca Guidi, Tasha Otoka, and Ivy Clark sit at first graders desks after helping teachers at South Elementary School.
Seniors Step Up: Harbormen Helping Hingham Day 2025
The Dock’s woodwork paneled in insolation visualizes its final silhouette.
The Dock Drifts Towards Completion at HHS
Three HHS students playing a mobile game, one of the many contributing factors to overwhelming screen time.
Are the Effects of Screen Time Altering HHS Students’ Education?
Shining a light on Hingham news

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Shining a light on Hingham news

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Swim and Dive Team Polar Plunge

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Political opponents Charlie Baker and Martha Coakley shake hands.

Update on the Race for Governor

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Derek Jeter celebrates after hitting a walk-off single that victoriously capped his 20 year Yankee career.

Derek Jeter Ends His Iconic Baseball Career

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Healthcare workers check an African man for Ebola.

Ebola Crisis

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Shooting instructor Charles Vacca stands next to a 9-year-old girl at the Last Stop shooting range in White Hills, Arizona near the Nevada border, on August 25, 2014, in this still image taken from video courtesy of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

Family Adventure Gone Wrong at “Bullets and Burgers”

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Two incoming 7th graders pose before they begin a tour of the school.

The Much Anticipated HMS Opens its Doors (789 days later)

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