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.
JJ Montalban, 6, who was born with congenial heart defects, is sworn in as an honorary New Bedford police officer by police chief, Paul Oliveira at a ceremony held at police headquarters on Rockdale Avenue in New Bedford.  JJ Montalban is currently in need of a heart transplant.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
JJ Montalban, 6, who was born with congenial heart defects, is sworn in as an honorary New Bedford police officer by police chief, Paul Oliveira at a ceremony held at police headquarters on Rockdale Avenue in New Bedford.  JJ Montalban is currently in need of a heart transplant. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA