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.
Roberta Douglas places the final candle on her menorah, signaling the final day of Chanukah. She has brought the menorah her father gave her to her daily breakfast place, Lolly's Cafe in Dartmouth, MA and has been adding a candle each day of Chanukah. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
New Bedford firefighters sort through the thousands of toys collected during the 25th Annual United Way of Greater New Bedford and New Bedford Firefighters' Union Toy Drive at the Public Safety Center on Brock Avenue in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA