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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
Meghan Carr

Meghan Carr, Editor-in-Chief

Meghan is the Editor-in-Chief of the Harborlight. She is a senior and it is her fourth year of writing for the paper! She is also the captain of the Model United Nations club, co-president of the French club, and a member of the National Honor Society. She is on the event board of the Global Certificate Program. In her free time, she loves to read, write, and surf.

All content by Meghan Carr
Afghan women protest for their rights on the streets with handmade signs. (https://www.dw.com/en/afghan-women-demand-their-rights-under-taliban-rule/a-59231449)

UN Security Council Denounces the Taliban’s Treatment of Women, Unanimously

Meghan Carr, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2023
SOLA's resilient and intelligent students in class By: SOLA Afganistan

SOLA: Educating Afghanistan’s Girls

Meghan Carr, Staff Writer
April 2, 2023
Lionel Messi holds up the winning trophy in celebration alongside the Argentina team.

Argentina Wins the World Cup

Meghan Carr
January 3, 2023
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USA Defeats Iran in the World Cup

Meghan Carr
December 5, 2022
"Midnights" Making Monuments

“Midnights” Making Monuments

Meghan Carr, Junior Editor
October 23, 2022
Queen Eizabeth II always carried herself with grace and style.

Honoring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2022
Blake Lively's unfolding train symbolizing the Statue of Liberty rusting through the ages of sustained American Liberty.

New York State of Mind: Gilded Glamour

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2022
Justice Brown Jackson swears in oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Newest Supreme Court Justice: Ketanji Brown Jackson

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
May 2, 2022
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Here is My Second Annual Favorite Book and Podcast Review!

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
April 3, 2022
Beverly Cleary: a beloved childhood author.

3 Lost Icons of 2021

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
February 15, 2022
Girls congregate in Pakistan where nearly 56% of the 22.6 million children are not in school.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Girls’ Education Around the World: Unleashing the Female Potential

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 26, 2021
Afghan Girls fleeing the country in hope of a better future as the Taliban threatens their education and basic freedoms.

Action in Afghanistan: The Taliban Resurgence and How You Can Help

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2021
Met Gala 2021: A Classic take on American Royalty 

Met Gala 2021: A Classic take on American Royalty 

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
September 26, 2021
Hingham High attempts to reopen school as much as possible before the year ends and lengthens the school day an extra hour.

HHS Students’ Opinions on Leaving School Early Instead of Staying for Study

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2021
Police officers protect the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral after the suicide bombing in Makassar.

Indonesian Bombing Explodes a Celebratory Palm Sunday Mass

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2021
Migrants protesting for comprehensive immigration policies from president Biden on the Mexican border.

Biden Spends $86 million to House Immigrants in Hotels 

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
March 29, 2021
Serena smilies through her loss with grace.

Serena Williams Loses in the Australian Open Semifinals

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2021
Good reads in 2020

My Top 5 Favorite Books of 2020

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
February 4, 2021
Signs around town for the new COVID-19 Testing Site on 308 Cushing Street

How Hingham Is Dealing With The Pandemic This December

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
December 14, 2020
Hingham's annual Turkey Trot looked slightly different this year as participates as the race was held virtually.

Giving Thanks in 2020

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 29, 2020
A parent helps her young firefighter with his candy bag on Halloween while following COVID-19 protocol in masks.

Halloween in the Pandemic

Meghan Carr, Contributing Writer
November 22, 2020
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