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United States President Donald Trump signing executive orders from the Oval Office
Donald Trump signs new executive order seeking to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR
A dose of the influenza vaccine sitting on top of its packaging, which helps protect people against the flu.
2024-2025 Flu Season saw the highest rate of flu hospitalizations in 15 years
Hingham community members decide on important town matters.
Town Meeting Overview: How Students Are Feeling
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
During Freshman Advisory on April 7, students learned about the Science of well-being, beginning with a slideshow.
SWell Presentations and Class Comes to HHS
Two pickleball rackets and a ball being held and waiting to play.
How are HHS Students feeling about the decision to fund new pickleball courts?
Every day for two hours after school, the HHS Sailing Team meets at the Hingham Yacht Club to rigorously practice fleet and team racing styles.
An Update on the Hingham Sailing Team as they near the End of their Season!
Arts Pathway Club Members pose for a group photo.
HHS Students Participate in the 2nd Annual Arts Pathway Symposium
The epic attacks of the senior assassin games! (YouTube: Smosh Games Thumbnail)
Senior Assassin 2025: Let the Games Begin!
Posters featured in the Health classroom remind students of important mental health messages
How Well Does HHS Support Student Mental Health?
Jayson Tatum limps off the Madison Square Garden court after rupturing his Achilles in game four of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Taken by Frank Franklin II for MSNBC
Celtics Sent Home in Six Games
Every day for two hours after school, the HHS Sailing Team meets at the Hingham Yacht Club to rigorously practice fleet and team racing styles.
An Update on the Hingham Sailing Team as they near the End of their Season!
The Harborwomen stand together for the national anthem ahead of their intense matchup against Notre Dame Academy. (Taken by Hunter Gale)
The Battle of Hingham: The Harborwomen vs Notre Dame Academy Girls Lacrosse.
Jason Tatum shoots over an Orlando Magic defender in game 4 of the series. Credit: Justin Quin.
NBA Playoffs: Chaos and More Chaos
Hingham wins the draw and heads down to their end in the middle of the fourth quarter. (Photo credits: Vivien Nicholas)
The Harborwomen Take on the Dragons at Home
The HHS band plays at Downtown in Bloom May 3, 2025.
Hingham High School Band Plays at Downtown in Bloom
Arts Pathway Club Members pose for a group photo.
HHS Students Participate in the 2nd Annual Arts Pathway Symposium
Joe Goldberg in the final season of YOU
YOU Season 5: What to Expect in Joe Goldberg’s Final Chapter
An array of baked goods tempt buyers in the Flour Bakery and Cafe.
Local favorites: Underrated Boston Brunch Spots to Visit this Spring
The cast of Matilda Jr. stands onstage during the bows.
HMS Puts on Production of Matilda Jr.
Mr. E-Show often goes above in beyond in his school photos, as seen here from 2023
Meeting Mr. E-Show: A Staple of the Hingham High School Community
Mr. Cincotta conducts the Wind Ensemble.
Mr. Cincotta Celebrates Twenty Years of Teaching at Spring Concert
Two pickleball rackets and a ball being held and waiting to play.
How are HHS Students feeling about the decision to fund new pickleball courts?
Shoppers browse through the selection of different products at the Hingham Farmers Market
Hingham Farmers Market Opens With a Success!
The antagonist of the new netflix series “Adolescence” looming over another character.
Netflix Series “Adolescence” Acts as a Reflection and a Warning
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?
The girl’s hockey team lines up for the national anthem before getting their ninth win of the season.
A Mid-Season Photo Recap of Hingham’s Winter Sports
Club founders Teddy Anderson (left) and Jack Germian (right) proudly approach lunch tables to spread awareness of the Hope Club. Photo Creds: Jake Varholak December 17, 2024
Introducing HHS’s Newest Club: “Hope Club”
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
https://en.as.com/soccer/iran-vs-usa-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-qatar-world-cup-2022-n/

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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