Robert Stone Jr.panhandles at the intersection of Union Street and Route 18 in downtown New Bedford. Mr. Stone who was a New Bedford fisherman at one time, moved to Washington State to work as a landscaper. After hard times fell on him, he began to panhandle. He moved back to the city a few years ago and has been living on the streets for the last 2 years. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
Robert Stone Jr.panhandles at the intersection of Union Street and Route 18 in downtown New Bedford. Mr. Stone who was a New Bedford fisherman at one time, moved to Washington State to work as a landscaper. After hard times fell on him, he began to panhandle. He moved back to the city a few years ago and has been living on the streets for the last 2 years. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA