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.
Firefighter Fred Carreiro salutes the American flag after lowering it to half-mast during a ceremony commemorating 9/11 victims held in front of the New Bedford Fire Department Headquarters on September 11, 2026. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Firefighter Fred Carreiro salutes the American flag after lowering it to half-mast during a ceremony commemorating 9/11 victims held in front of the New Bedford Fire Department Headquarters on September 11, 2026. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA