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.
New Bedford firefighter Mark Pacheco carries the hose after responding to a fire at 1168 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
New Bedford firefighter Mark Pacheco carries the hose after responding to a fire at 1168 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Tyler O'Driscoll leads the charge as he and fellow participants jump into the cold waters off Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA during the annual Plunge of the Faithful. The event is held in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll who was killed in 2006 by an SUV driver while holding a sign supporting organized day care programs in the state. This is part of a fundraiser, which has raised over 20K dollars since it began. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Tyler O'Driscoll leads the charge as he and fellow participants jump into the cold waters off Gooseberry Island in Westport, MA during the annual Plunge of the Faithful. The event is held in memory of Shannon O'Driscoll who was killed in 2006 by an SUV driver while holding a sign supporting organized day care programs in the state. This is part of a fundraiser, which has raised over 20K dollars since it began. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA