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.
Alex Calel Mateo, 13, and fellow Normandin Middle School eighth graders sort the over three thousand cans they collected throughout the school year to give to the needy for Thanksgiving.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Alex Calel Mateo, 13, and fellow Normandin Middle School eighth graders sort the over three thousand cans they collected throughout the school year to give to the needy for Thanksgiving.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A man rides his boat as seen from the Route 88 bridge over the Westport River in Westport, MA.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA