The British Consulate-General in Boston formally invited us to join in celebrating "100 Days to Go!" until the London 2012 Olympics! They delightfully partnered with the New England Olympians and Paralympians on this event. Enjoy

Award winning author Elizabeth Berg began her latest book tour by visiting Cundy's Harbor Library where director Karen Schneider hosted a discussion and intimate evening of book readings from the internationally acclaimed author. Why Cundys Harbor Library? I always say don't underestimate the power of libraries and social media to gather a community! It's the stories we tell each other that have profound impact.

Today's senior leadership of the Cosmopolitan Club, President Michele Ober and Vice President Perian Moore owe their organization to a group of civic minded, enterprising young women in the early 1900's who were disatisfied with the mundane duties of daily life. So, they started a philanthropic organization conceiving the Bath Cosmopolitan Club. On April 11, 1913, it became a reality in the home of it's founder, Miss Elizabeth Webber.

Major League Lacrosse team The Boston Cannons teamed up with National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) to raise funds for cancer research right in Boston. Under a platform of Unity- from all walks of life - Scientists, the sportsminded and the tech community came together to raise money that is specifically earmarked for the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Haber in the old Charlestown Navy Yard. from the Boston Cannons Press Release: The goal of Cannons Fighting Cancer was to bring the lacrosse community together to raise funds and awareness for philanthropic and research organizations that are focused on finding a cure for cancer and providing services, support and care for individuals and families who are impacted by the disease. The Cannons honored members of the Greater Boston medical, science, philanthropic, survivor and lacrosse communities for their continuous efforts in the fight against cancer.

Some image possibilities for use with the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber annual meeting.

It was Six years ago to the day, St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2008 that Joe & Pam Byrnes opened their Pub in Bath. A picture of Joe and his daughter Maggie was taken that day and here we are, six years later, on the very same spot and a new photo now exists. To Maggie, manager of the Bath pub; Patrick manager of Brunswick; Joe, Pam, family and friends...we say TO THE GUINNESS...hoist And a wonderful sixth anniversary this is!

Coastal Counties Workforce Inc held their annual meeting on June 9, 2017. CCWI is a non-profit founded to administer and oversee workforce development programs in Maine's six coastal counties of Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York. More than just recognizing the training, education and employment services, the day was a celebration of the successes of real people having positive impact on members of our community. I particularly salute the partners, the WIOA Youth Participant of the Year and the PREP Participant of the Year and all those who contributed to the great strides made. It takes a village with people who care to really make community happen. That care and concern was evident in the images all around me.

CommonBond Fall Firesides: The Taste of Sweet Success. An evening with David Klein and Alex Whitmore.

2015 is the CRYER's 30th year of publishing Good News for the Southern Midcoast Community. Started by Verdi & Margaret Tripp, the plan has consistently been to write about and bring visibility to the great things going on around us. Charlie Crosby, the current publisher, has a passion for maintaining the Cryer's fine traditions but he also has modernized & updated the paper. Today the CRYER is available online and at Boston's North Station right near the Downeaster Ticket booth. The CRYER and Maine State Music Theatre share some commonly held goals to celebrate community.

Dan Szczesny 2016 winner of the NH Literary Award for Outstanding Work of Non-Fiction THE NEPAL CHRONICLES.

Daymond John Supported a special meeting of EO Boston to help local entrepreneurs.

Devin Bramhall introduced the Master Slam to Boston last year. The events are fast paced and focused. We've seen everything from poetry slam style debates to a howling chorus of onlookers and all the while the judges somehow are able to remain impartial. This Master Slam is all about the state of education initiatives. For more information on how to participate contact dbramhall@gmail.com

How wonderfully exciting to participate in FRAXA's night at the Boston Bruins game, Friday March 31, 2017. Fraxa board members, families and friends joined in to celebrate the work of FRAXA http://fraxa.org/ and raise awareness and funds for research to find a cure for FRAGILE X, the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disabilities worldwide.

A celebration of the Humanities at Manchester High School Central Induction Ceremony with special guest speaker Gloria Norris Wednesday April 12, 2017 These are photojournalist style reporting of the event.

A celebration of the Humanities at Manchester High School Central Induction Ceremony with special guest speaker Gloria Norris Wednesday April 12, 2017 Most of the certificate earning honorees are pictured within this set of photos. Can be shared via social media on individual images. Downloaded for free with KeithSpiroPhoto watermark or available without watermark for small license fee Downloadable jpg.

We joined Harpswell Heritage Land Trust for a special annual meeting—one commemorating their 35th anniversary. From a tour of the exterior of the National Register listed 1783 Tarr-Eaton House with Deane Van Dusen to the annual meeting itself with guest speaker, acclaimed poet, Richard Blanco and finishing up with a next day paddle to Little Yarmouth Island led by Registered Maine Guide, Alicia Pulsifer Heyburn.

One of the coolest networking events of the season took place at GEM in Boston and was sponsored by IDA Ireland. The Inward Development promotion agency offers services, funding, and incentives to establish your business extension in Ireland. Learn more at http://www.idaireland.com/ida-ireland/

Inspired by Katahdin is an art show that blossomed from the book Art of Katahdin by David and Carl Little. The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell Maine is hosting this show in November and December 2014 and then it moves to Sotheby's in Damariscotta for January - April 2015. Keith Spiro was inspired to create these images on an artists retreat with watercolorist Evelyn Dunphy at Frrederic Church Camp on Lake Millinocket in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin in August 2013. Katahdin Big Dipper was selected by David Little to be included in the Harlow Gallery Show. All sizes of prints are available here online from the artist.

InTeahouse Holiday Tech Celebration gathered together Boston's top innovators, entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. Bringing Tea Culture international, a tea ceremony was performed and guests got a chance to mingle, collaborate and see the latest in Robotics.

Artist Kat Logan has the honor of being the first Artist in Residence at Robinhood Farm, the home of Dahlov Ipcar. You can read the full story in the May 2019 issue of The Cryer. These photos are from the Art Opening, Concert and Talk she gave at the Georgetown Historical Society on April 16, 2019. It was a lovely evening. Congrats Kat!

Lewiston Auburn Artwalk is turning downtown into an active arts and community destination.

May 20, 2019 New Hampshire celebrated Lafayette Day at the NH Sate House. This was the inauguration of the Lafayette Trail in New Hampshire, and the dedication of the Lafayette Elm outside the State House. Governor Christopher T Sununu signed Senator Ruth Ward's Lafayette Trail Legislation. Arnaud Mentre, Consul General of France in New England brought greetings and young Sophia Morow (Children of the American Revolution NSCAR) spoke eloquently and brought the shovel to help dedicate the new Lafayette Elm on the State House Lawn.

Michael & Kitty Dukakis attended Mike Lake campaign event December 2013. I've worked with them in his support of public rail transportation (Wayne Davis Train Riders Northeast) and Leading Cities (Mike Lake) programs.

Microsoft Education Evangelist Edwin Guarin kicked off the college launch party for Windows 8 and Surface at the NERD Center in Kendall Square, Cambridge MA. Here are the party photos

POLITOCRACY, The Game. Not endorsed by any candidates. This is a timely marketing project! Game your own political conquest. You can sign up for the 2012 challenge here: http://bit.ly/Qf6IvJ

Celebrating a 40 year journey in research. Dr. Rakesh Jain tribute event in Cambridge brought people in from all over the globe. This slide show has been prepared by Keith Spiro Photography as a donation to the friends and colleagues of Dr. Rakesh Jain to further honor this friend of NFCR and make these images more widely available. A pleasant remembrance for those who were there and an insight into some of the activities for those who were not able to be there.

TEDx Boston hosted by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology. One full day of TED speakers covering a wide range of topics of interest to Boston and the world.

TieCON is the largest gathering of Entrepreneurs in the world. TiECON East 2014 brought in entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and speakers from all over the world. Here are images from Day 1.

TiECON East 2014 was an amazing gathering of people committed to fostering entrepreneurship. Here is a series of portraits of some of the passion driving volunteers and attendees alike. If there is a particular image you would like a print of, please contact TiE Boston. A donation toward future Youth Programs would be my ask of you. respectfully Keith Spiro The very impressed participant/ photographer

TieCON is the largest gathering of Entrepreneurs in the world. TiECON East 2014 brought in entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and speakers from all over the world. Here are images from Day 2.

February is the month for love. Its also the month that all of us fans of the Topsham Public Library come together to play and eat chocolate and savor hot drinks. What could be more fun than sharing with the community.

WEST http://www.westorg.org/about-west Advancing Women in the Business of Science & Technology. Keith Spiro Day in photos of WEST's Leadership Awards Event May 3, 2012. Breaking the Mold: with Boldness, Courage and Risk-Taking Any profit from photos purchased here will be donated to WEST to support further education and mentoring activities. For all other uses please contact Ilene Fischer at WEST.

WEST's goal is to improve the leadership status of women in science and technology by inspiring them to achieve success in their organizations and create positive impact in their communities. The Economic Impact of Women on Boards explores the overwhelmingly positive effects of women on corporate boards. Congratulations to those companies that have GREATER THAN 20% women board members.