1607 Voyage upon Maine’s First Ship Virginia

Maine's First Ship at sea

Get a sense of what it might have been like traveling in 1607 aboard a pinnace. These were the working cargo ships of the17th century. Maine’s First Ship, Virginia, is a reconstruction of the First English style ship built in the Americas. A business venture from Plymouth England, under the flag of St. George, they […]

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Life off the Rails – Be a Blessing to Others

in Life my dad the Navy Veteran seen on Honor Flight Maine in a photo by Keith Spiro

Veterans Day is always a bittersweet time for me. On November 11-14, 2019, I experienced the profound loss of both my parents. Their parallel lives enriched mine, emphasizing kindness, community, and appreciation for life’s simple moments. Their legacy lives on. […]

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Blue Angels Airshow. My Amazing flight on Fat Albert

Blue Angels performance team in a photo by Keith Spiro.

The Blue Angels Thunder over New Hampshire airshow took place September 6-7, 2025 over the Pease Air National Guard base. Bad weather may have shortened this year’s performance, but the event brought back memories of my own flight with them. Ten years ago this month, I flew with the Marines on their C130 nicknamed “Fat […]

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Happy Music; 10th anniversary of the Cambridge Jazz Festival

Jazz and the book Happy Music share a New Orleans history in a photo by Keith Spiro.

Jazz and Happy Music at the 10th anniversary of the Cambridge Jazz Festival.   We went to the Cambridge Jazz Festival last weekend to enjoy the music and blue sky day. Run by the Cambridge Jazz Foundation, it connects the community with weekend long activities of music, art, food and exploration. This was our first time […]

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