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.
Shelley Avila-Martins of the New Bedford Police Animal Control Department, carries a dog she rescued from the fire at a multi-residence on Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford, MA. This is the fifth fire in New Bedford in the last eight days. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Shelley Avila-Martins of the New Bedford Police Animal Control Department, carries a dog she rescued from the fire at a multi-residence on Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford, MA. This is the fifth fire in New Bedford in the last eight days. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA