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.
James Mercer takes a break between dives on a cold rainy day, as he untangles ropes from the propeller of a fishing boat docked on State Pier in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
James Mercer takes a break between dives on a cold rainy day, as he untangles ropes from the propeller of a fishing boat docked on State Pier in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA