Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Coast Guardsmen SCPO Manny Gonzales (Woods Hole, top) and SCPO Ryan Vess, left, remove some of the collegiate 420 boats from their winter storage racks, in preparation for next week when Stang and UMass Dartmouth start their sailing season. Coast Guardsmen from various stations across the region, volunteer their time at the Community Boating Center to help the New Bedford non-profit prepare for the upcoming sailing season.   PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Coast Guardsmen SCPO Manny Gonzales (Woods Hole, top) and SCPO Ryan Vess, left, remove some of the collegiate 420 boats from their winter storage racks, in preparation for next week when Stang and UMass Dartmouth start their sailing season. Coast Guardsmen from various stations across the region, volunteer their time at the Community Boating Center to help the New Bedford non-profit prepare for the upcoming sailing season.   PHOTO PETER PEREIRA