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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
Students at HHS are excited to begin the winter sports season
The Transition From Fall to Winter Sports at HHS
Freshman Nolan McManus makes a play in his first season of soccer
Hingham High School Wraps Up Term One
Runners starting the Hingham Turkey Trot
Celebrating Different Thanksgiving Traditions Around Hingham
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
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
Celia McCarthy’s family's Liberty Pole home, decorated with lights for the holidays in 2021
When to Start Decorating for the Winter Holiday Season
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
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
Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer

Sophia is a senior at Hingham high school. She runs for the cross country, winter track, and spring track teams, and participate in a variety of clubs, including debate, girls learn international, and GCP. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, and reading.

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Helga Garland, a volunteer at the Hingham Food Pantry is thrilled with the new arrival.

Sharing the Harvest–Hingham Greenhouse Program Gives Back

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
May 6, 2020
Senior Libby MacPhearson celebrated her eighteenth birthday at home with her family.

The Ups and Downs of Celebrating Birthdays While Social Distancing

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2020
Donna Rotunno defended Weinstein during his trial.

Harvey Weinstein: Convicted At Last

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2020
Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant were honored by a tribute from LA rapper Credit.

The 2020 Grammys: Tributes and Breakout Performances

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2020
The Trump Administration initially refused to share the whistleblower's report with Congress, and eventually released a redacted version.

The House Votes to Begin Impeachment Proceedings

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2019
Protestors pass the Massachusetts State House.

Students Make Their Voices Heard in the Global Climate Crisis

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2019
The Class of 2019 had a game-themed Senior Night.

Senior Night: Games and Memories

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing writer
June 9, 2019
Dutch singer Duncan Laurence celebrates after winning the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision’s Unifying Power

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
May 28, 2019
Mourners of the victims of the attacks in Sri Lanka break down while attending a mass burial in Negombo. (Adam Dean for the New York Times)

Attacks on Sri Lanka Churches Leave 200+ Dead

Sophia Oomen-Lochtefeld, Contributing Writer
April 29, 2019
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