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
Tyler O'Driscoll sends water flying into the air 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 30K dollars since it began. 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