Photos of the Year 2024 by Peter Pereira

I select my favorite photos I took during 2024 PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
Photos of the Week by Peter Pereira
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 Lightning strikes fall on fishing boats docked in New Bedford, MA on May 23, 2024 as a storm rolls over the region.
2 _M1A9238-2 Lightning strikes fall on fishing boats docked in New Bedford, MA on May 23, 2024 as a storm rolls over the region.
 A small dog and a man look out into Mattapoisett harbor on a very cold morning.
3 _M1A6296 A small dog and a man look out into Mattapoisett harbor on a very cold morning.
 Apponequet's Levi Jope enters the water before winning the 100 meter freestyle race during New Bedford High School swim meet against Apponequet High School in New Bedford.
4 V_M1A2730 Apponequet's Levi Jope enters the water before winning the 100 meter freestyle race during New Bedford High School swim meet against Apponequet High School in New Bedford.
A painter looks ready for outer space exploration as he uses a pneumatic needle scaler to remove the rust from the outrigger of a fishing boat he is painting in New Bedford.
5 E13829-2 A painter looks ready for outer space exploration as he uses a pneumatic needle scaler to remove the rust from the outrigger of a fishing boat he is painting in New Bedford.
 Tyler O'Driscoll sends water flying into the air as he and fellow participants jump into the cold waters off Gooseberry Island in Westport 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 20K dollars since it began.
6 _M1A9481 Tyler O'Driscoll sends water flying into the air as he and fellow participants jump into the cold waters off Gooseberry Island in Westport 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 20K dollars since it began.
 Dave Mazzotti, fabricator, sends sparks flying as he makes fabricates a metal rod to be used in conjunction with a fishing boat's scallop dredge, at the Reidar's Manufacturing building on Tarkiln Place in New Bedford
7 _M1A5496-2 Dave Mazzotti, fabricator, sends sparks flying as he makes fabricates a metal rod to be used in conjunction with a fishing boat's scallop dredge, at the Reidar's Manufacturing building on Tarkiln Place in New Bedford
 Painters put the final touches on the stairwell at the former Holy Family High School building which has been converted into housing.
8 E15318 Painters put the final touches on the stairwell at the former Holy Family High School building which has been converted into housing.
Crews continue the extensive work in clearing out the former space which housed the bread ovens at the former Sunbeam Bread plant on Coffin Avenue in New Bedford.
9 _M1A2138 Crews continue the extensive work in clearing out the former space which housed the bread ovens at the former Sunbeam Bread plant on Coffin Avenue in New Bedford.
 Cyclists decide on what route to ride as they wait for the Padanaram bridge to open in Dartmouth. Unfortunately the bridge never opened after encountering a mechanical issue.
10 E13218 Cyclists decide on what route to ride as they wait for the Padanaram bridge to open in Dartmouth. Unfortunately the bridge never opened after encountering a mechanical issue.
 Nicholas Chrusten hangs between supporting beams as he constructs the walls of the soon to open Boulder Union climbing gym inside the former New Bedford Institute for Savings historic building on Union Street in downtown New Bedford.
11 E17500 Nicholas Chrusten hangs between supporting beams as he constructs the walls of the soon to open Boulder Union climbing gym inside the former New Bedford Institute for Savings historic building on Union Street in downtown New Bedford.
 Tyler Lizotte and Cody Jardin of Blue Stream Shellfish dump oysters onto a one-acre oyster restoration site in Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven. The oysters are from two oyster farms in Fairhaven - both of which are participating in the second round of The Nature Conservancy and Pew Charitable Trust.
12 E14595 Tyler Lizotte and Cody Jardin of Blue Stream Shellfish dump oysters onto a one-acre oyster restoration site in Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven. The oysters are from two oyster farms in Fairhaven - both of which are participating in the second round of The Nature Conservancy and Pew Charitable Trust.
Ritesh Vaze sends flames into the air as he prepares various dressing in the kitchen of the newly opened Safron by the Sea in Fairhaven.
13 E14951 Ritesh Vaze sends flames into the air as he prepares various dressing in the kitchen of the newly opened Safron by the Sea in Fairhaven.
 A worker is seen through the open door of the temporary trailers being installed at Umass Dartmouth to house professors and students during renovations to the Group 1 building.
14 E15560 A worker is seen through the open door of the temporary trailers being installed at Umass Dartmouth to house professors and students during renovations to the Group 1 building.
 A man walks down the stairs of the Zeiterion Theater public parking garage in New Bedford.
15 E15638 A man walks down the stairs of the Zeiterion Theater public parking garage in New Bedford.
 A man rides his skateboard along the Cape Cold canal in Buzzards Bay, in the background the iconic rail bridge.
16 E15993 A man rides his skateboard along the Cape Cold canal in Buzzards Bay, in the background the iconic rail bridge.
The remnants of East Beach Road in Westport are seen in the foreground after heavy overnight winds and surf battered the coastline.
17 E16031 The remnants of East Beach Road in Westport are seen in the foreground after heavy overnight winds and surf battered the coastline.
 A woman makes her way to New Bedford City Hall as seen through a gap in the books at the New Bedford Public Library.
18 E17173 A woman makes her way to New Bedford City Hall as seen through a gap in the books at the New Bedford Public Library.
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 A man walking up Purchase Street with an umbrella in hand is reflected on the rain drops of a window, on a rainy morning.
20 E1_8417resize A man walking up Purchase Street with an umbrella in hand is reflected on the rain drops of a window, on a rainy morning.
A woman walks past a scary Jack in the Box installed behind a window on the Union Square building on Union Street in New Bedford.
21 E17737 A woman walks past a scary Jack in the Box installed behind a window on the Union Square building on Union Street in New Bedford.
 A man tries to keep his face warm as he makes his way across a gap in the steamed windows of No Problemo in downtown New Bedford on a frigid morning.
22 E1_9708resize A man tries to keep his face warm as he makes his way across a gap in the steamed windows of No Problemo in downtown New Bedford on a frigid morning.
 A man walks down the steps which wind around the outside of the historic elevator at New Bedford City Hall.
23 E19564 A man walks down the steps which wind around the outside of the historic elevator at New Bedford City Hall.
 John Semedo takes his two dogs, Kobe and Blu, for a walk around the Blue Lane walk around the south end of New Bedford.
24 _M1A7151 John Semedo takes his two dogs, Kobe and Blu, for a walk around the Blue Lane walk around the south end of New Bedford.
Dartmouth High School orchestra celloist, Cynthia Scott, 17, practices a composition written by Soon Hee Newbold, who is visiting their school.
25 E10738 Dartmouth High School orchestra celloist, Cynthia Scott, 17, practices a composition written by Soon Hee Newbold, who is visiting their school.
 Fairhaven firefighters battle a fire which broke out inside the fishing boat Carrabassett which was undergoing repairs while docked at the bottom of Washington Street in Fairhaven.
26 E18999 Fairhaven firefighters battle a fire which broke out inside the fishing boat Carrabassett which was undergoing repairs while docked at the bottom of Washington Street in Fairhaven.
 UMass Dartmouth engineering students from Hyderabad, India play with snow for the first time ever at Custom House Square in New Bedford, MA on February 13, 2024 as heavy snow falls across the region.
27 E12419 UMass Dartmouth engineering students from Hyderabad, India play with snow for the first time ever at Custom House Square in New Bedford, MA on February 13, 2024 as heavy snow falls across the region.
 Franciscan Father Joachim speaks with people visiting the gift store at Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford after delivering Ash Wednesday Mass.
28 E12538BW Franciscan Father Joachim speaks with people visiting the gift store at Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford after delivering Ash Wednesday Mass.
GarettEisele, of Clark & Eisele Traditional Boatbuilding, uses a mallet and a calking iron, to install new tarred hemp fiber into the gaps between the planks on the foredeck of the Ernestina-Morrissey schooner docked at State Pier in New Bedford.
29 E14172 GarettEisele, of Clark & Eisele Traditional Boatbuilding, uses a mallet and a calking iron, to install new tarred hemp fiber into the gaps between the planks on the foredeck of the Ernestina-Morrissey schooner docked at State Pier in New Bedford.
 A man makes his way across the Fairhaven bridge on a foggy morning jog.
30 E11730 A man makes his way across the Fairhaven bridge on a foggy morning jog.
 Kevin Raposo, deckhand aboard the fishing boat Chandler Rae, finds himself half in and out, as he makes repairs to the scupper of the New Bedford scalloper docked at State Pier before heading out to sea.
31 E13983 Kevin Raposo, deckhand aboard the fishing boat Chandler Rae, finds himself half in and out, as he makes repairs to the scupper of the New Bedford scalloper docked at State Pier before heading out to sea.
 Peter Thornton, owner of Sylvan Nursery in Westport, unloads tupelo trees from the back of a truck as the first shipment of trees arrives in preparation for Spring season.
32 E15012 Peter Thornton, owner of Sylvan Nursery in Westport, unloads tupelo trees from the back of a truck as the first shipment of trees arrives in preparation for Spring season.
Rob Roy Academy instructor Lucas Hernandez is reflected in the mirror on the left as he inspects a preparation test being performed by a student, in the background Nathan Dorego gives Joe Correia a haircut at the Rob Roy Academy barber school in Fall River.
33 E11957 Rob Roy Academy instructor Lucas Hernandez is reflected in the mirror on the left as he inspects a preparation test being performed by a student, in the background Nathan Dorego gives Joe Correia a haircut at the Rob Roy Academy barber school in Fall River.
 A man is seen inside his pickup truck as he takes it for a car wash at the recently opened Regency Car Wash on Route 6 in Wareham.
34 E14589 A man is seen inside his pickup truck as he takes it for a car wash at the recently opened Regency Car Wash on Route 6 in Wareham.
 People waiting for the bus have big company in the mural of a man painting on a building on Pleasant Street in New Bedford.
35 E12172 People waiting for the bus have big company in the mural of a man painting on a building on Pleasant Street in New Bedford.
 Luis Rios mends the nets aboard the fishing boat Fisherman before heading back out to sea from New Bedford.
36 E15620 Luis Rios mends the nets aboard the fishing boat Fisherman before heading back out to sea from New Bedford.
Fernando Conde of New Bedford DPI shovels gravel into a sink hole which was created after waves crashed into the side of a pier on East Beach due to a storm last week.
37 E16695 Fernando Conde of New Bedford DPI shovels gravel into a sink hole which was created after waves crashed into the side of a pier on East Beach due to a storm last week.
 Two men walk across the bridge to the dock in front of the wind turbine towers for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm being assembled at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.
38 E17468 Two men walk across the bridge to the dock in front of the wind turbine towers for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm being assembled at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.
 A painter puts a fresh coat of paint on the hull of a fishing boat undergoing repairs at Fairhaven Shipyard.
39 E19781 A painter puts a fresh coat of paint on the hull of a fishing boat undergoing repairs at Fairhaven Shipyard.
 Runners are reflected in a puddle, as them make their way up Pleasant Street during the 2024 New Bedford Half Marathon on March 17, 2024.
40 E17919 Runners are reflected in a puddle, as them make their way up Pleasant Street during the 2024 New Bedford Half Marathon on March 17, 2024.
Maria Amaral is overcome with emotion upon realizing that Mayor Jon Mitchell is the one delivering her meal today as part of the Coastline Elderly's Meals on Wheels program. Mrs. Amaral is blind and at first was not aware that her meal was being delivered by a different person today.
41 E18651 Maria Amaral is overcome with emotion upon realizing that Mayor Jon Mitchell is the one delivering her meal today as part of the Coastline Elderly's Meals on Wheels program. Mrs. Amaral is blind and at first was not aware that her meal was being delivered by a different person today.
 Austin Carrita, 2, points at his brother Grayson Ferreira, 6, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, as he walks alone with the assistance of a suspension system installed at the new Southcoast Health Pediatric Rehabilitation Program building on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. Next to himErica Keisling, physical therapist, encourages Grayson to walk on his own.
42 E19383 Austin Carrita, 2, points at his brother Grayson Ferreira, 6, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, as he walks alone with the assistance of a suspension system installed at the new Southcoast Health Pediatric Rehabilitation Program building on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. Next to himErica Keisling, physical therapist, encourages Grayson to walk on his own.
 Audrey Thomson is silhouetted in front of a colorfully painted glass door of the just opened What the Taco in Mattapoisett, as she takes a customers lunch order.
43 E10365 Audrey Thomson is silhouetted in front of a colorfully painted glass door of the just opened What the Taco in Mattapoisett, as she takes a customers lunch order.
 A man stops to browse the glass collection on display on the first floor of New Bedford City Hall. This is part of a rotating collection housed in the New Bedford Glass Museum.
44 E10884 A man stops to browse the glass collection on display on the first floor of New Bedford City Hall. This is part of a rotating collection housed in the New Bedford Glass Museum.
A lobster boat is seen between a trough in the stones piled up on the edge of East Beach Road in Westport.
45 E1_1257resize A lobster boat is seen between a trough in the stones piled up on the edge of East Beach Road in Westport.
 A woman is reflected on a puddle on the side of the road as she makes her way up Union Street in New Bedford on a rainy day.
46 E12098-2 A woman is reflected on a puddle on the side of the road as she makes her way up Union Street in New Bedford on a rainy day.
 Clay on wire figures from body as concept class look on as Katie Erwin and Maddie Gonzalez work on the head of the nips bottles monster. The 'Monster Creature from the Plasticine Era' made with over thirty two thousand discarded nips bottles around a metal framework, will be marched by students in the upcoming A-Ha Earth Eve Procession in downtown New Bedford.
47 E12424 Clay on wire figures from body as concept class look on as Katie Erwin and Maddie Gonzalez work on the head of the nips bottles monster. The 'Monster Creature from the Plasticine Era' made with over thirty two thousand discarded nips bottles around a metal framework, will be marched by students in the upcoming A-Ha Earth Eve Procession in downtown New Bedford.
 New Bedford High School students look at the solar eclipse from the the sunroof of their vehicle in New Bedford, MA on April 8, 2024.
48 _M1A3303 New Bedford High School students look at the solar eclipse from the the sunroof of their vehicle in New Bedford, MA on April 8, 2024.
Makeup artist Jayliana Brito prepares New Bedford Art Museum director Suzanne de Vegh for a photo shoot. In the foreground Radio Loops by Pual Seides is one of the many glass pieces featured in Pathfinders: Paving the Glass Revolution in the U.S. opening soon at the museum.
49 E13791 Makeup artist Jayliana Brito prepares New Bedford Art Museum director Suzanne de Vegh for a photo shoot. In the foreground Radio Loops by Pual Seides is one of the many glass pieces featured in Pathfinders: Paving the Glass Revolution in the U.S. opening soon at the museum.
 A man goes for an early morning run around the south end of New Bedford.
50 E14143 A man goes for an early morning run around the south end of New Bedford.
 Benjamin Perez paints the trellis work of a residence in Fairhaven.
51 E14929 Benjamin Perez paints the trellis work of a residence in Fairhaven.
 Adam Wells is seen through the wheel of one of his sons bike wheels while sits on the retaining wall while his kids are free to play at Custom House Square in New Bedford during a bike ride.
52 E15470 Adam Wells is seen through the wheel of one of his sons bike wheels while sits on the retaining wall while his kids are free to play at Custom House Square in New Bedford during a bike ride.
A young calf does not heed to the stop sign as it continues to eat from a bush growing outside of its enclosure in Westport.
53 _M1A4813 A young calf does not heed to the stop sign as it continues to eat from a bush growing outside of its enclosure in Westport.
 A two-toed sloth looks on curiously as a woman walks her dog in a cart past a Buttonwood Park Zoo poster in New Bedford.
54 E14648 A two-toed sloth looks on curiously as a woman walks her dog in a cart past a Buttonwood Park Zoo poster in New Bedford.
 Security guard Jim Cabral is flanked by a set of colorful 'postcard' murals as he monitors parking at the Bank of America parking lot on Elm Street in downtown New Bedford.
55 L1013150 Security guard Jim Cabral is flanked by a set of colorful 'postcard' murals as he monitors parking at the Bank of America parking lot on Elm Street in downtown New Bedford.
 People browse through the books for sale at the annual Friends of Elizabeth Taber Library book sale held at the Marion Music Hall. The book sale will happen on May 10th and May 11th.
56 _M1A6282 People browse through the books for sale at the annual Friends of Elizabeth Taber Library book sale held at the Marion Music Hall. The book sale will happen on May 10th and May 11th.
Luis Quezada is seen between the steel cables that hold up the vines as he trims them in preparation for growing season at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery in Westport.
57 E16372 Luis Quezada is seen between the steel cables that hold up the vines as he trims them in preparation for growing season at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery in Westport.
 Voc students participate in a tug-of-war at the New Bedford Voc-Tech Pep Rally held in the schools outside stadium.
58 _M1A7512 Voc students participate in a tug-of-war at the New Bedford Voc-Tech Pep Rally held in the schools outside stadium.
 Wanda Pittsley kisses her daughter Amanda Pittsley after she kicked a soccer ball during the Special Olympics held at the DYSA field in Dartmouth.
59 _M1A8159 Wanda Pittsley kisses her daughter Amanda Pittsley after she kicked a soccer ball during the Special Olympics held at the DYSA field in Dartmouth.
 Hugo Amarante walks up William Street with a guitar on his shoulder past the open door of an apartment complex. When asked where he played his guitar, he responded "If someone needs to feel better, I will play the guitar for them"
60 _M1A9874 Hugo Amarante walks up William Street with a guitar on his shoulder past the open door of an apartment complex. When asked where he played his guitar, he responded "If someone needs to feel better, I will play the guitar for them"
A technician scales the giant antenna near South Front Street in New Bedford to install new wiring.
61 E19095 A technician scales the giant antenna near South Front Street in New Bedford to install new wiring.
 A woman browses the items for sale at the Firt Unitarian Thrift Shop on 8th Street in New Bedford.
62 _M1A9863 A woman browses the items for sale at the Firt Unitarian Thrift Shop on 8th Street in New Bedford.
 A sailor maneuvers his sail into position as he and fellow sailors competing in the ILCA North American Championships prepare their boats at the New Bedford Yacht Club in Dartmouth. The event will run between June 6th through June 9th off of Padanaram Harbor in Dartmouth.
63 _M1A1359 A sailor maneuvers his sail into position as he and fellow sailors competing in the ILCA North American Championships prepare their boats at the New Bedford Yacht Club in Dartmouth. The event will run between June 6th through June 9th off of Padanaram Harbor in Dartmouth.
 Derek Ramy has a card with his grandmother's name attached to his mortarboard during the 2024 New Bedford High School graduation. His grandmother Carol Mendes passed away in December 2023.
64 E18771 Derek Ramy has a card with his grandmother's name attached to his mortarboard during the 2024 New Bedford High School graduation. His grandmother Carol Mendes passed away in December 2023.
Goose hides under his owners legs, Sam and Soo Barnard during a puppy class at the Eric Letendre Dog Training School on State Road in Westport
65 E19520 Goose hides under his owners legs, Sam and Soo Barnard during a puppy class at the Eric Letendre Dog Training School on State Road in Westport
 Dartmouth Middle School eighth grader, Austin Backlund, 14, reaches for a hand hold as he climbs the 40' wall during a field trip to the Dartmouth YMCA.
66 _M1A3324 Dartmouth Middle School eighth grader, Austin Backlund, 14, reaches for a hand hold as he climbs the 40' wall during a field trip to the Dartmouth YMCA.
 A girl runs through the fine water mist thrown up by the sprinklers at Clasky Common Park in New Bedford on a sweltering day.
67 _M1A5439 A girl runs through the fine water mist thrown up by the sprinklers at Clasky Common Park in New Bedford on a sweltering day.
 Steve Lacombe and Ken Shneider hoist the mast of the Kyler C fishing boat as they prepare to unload it at the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction building on Hassey Street in New Bedford.
68 E11898 Steve Lacombe and Ken Shneider hoist the mast of the Kyler C fishing boat as they prepare to unload it at the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction building on Hassey Street in New Bedford.
Lumpers, Chris Silva and John Mills are seen below deck as they unload the Acadian redfish from the fishing boat Kyler C at the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction building on Hassey Street in New Bedford.
69 E12342 Lumpers, Chris Silva and John Mills are seen below deck as they unload the Acadian redfish from the fishing boat Kyler C at the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction building on Hassey Street in New Bedford.
 Attendees dance during the Victor and the Senior Stepper's reunion held at the Buttonwood Senior Center in New Bedford.
70 E11738 Attendees dance during the Victor and the Senior Stepper's reunion held at the Buttonwood Senior Center in New Bedford.
 Daniel Whitaker of AP Whitaker & Sons general contractor is illuminated by a ray of light inside the former Capitol Theater location on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford which will be developed into a retail space along with six mixed-income housing units.
71 L1014171 Daniel Whitaker of AP Whitaker & Sons general contractor is illuminated by a ray of light inside the former Capitol Theater location on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford which will be developed into a retail space along with six mixed-income housing units.
 The sun rises on a hazy morning in Mattapoisett as a man rides his bicycle across the wharf.
72 L1014431 The sun rises on a hazy morning in Mattapoisett as a man rides his bicycle across the wharf.
A man rides the bus as it makes its way past the mural of a Buddah painted on the side of the Spicy Lime building in downtown New Bedford.
73 _M1A6896 A man rides the bus as it makes its way past the mural of a Buddah painted on the side of the Spicy Lime building in downtown New Bedford.
 A woman and two dogs are surrounded by pedestrian crossing signs as they make their way down the Blue Lane walk along East Rodney French Boulevard, while another jogs.
74 E10884 A woman and two dogs are surrounded by pedestrian crossing signs as they make their way down the Blue Lane walk along East Rodney French Boulevard, while another jogs.
 A woman and young girl wait for a man to finish making his purchases at New Bedford Ship Supply before he heads out to sea from New Bedford harbor.
75 L1020097BW A woman and young girl wait for a man to finish making his purchases at New Bedford Ship Supply before he heads out to sea from New Bedford harbor.
 Iron workers torque the bolts creating the arches for the new pedestrian bridge being constructed over Route 18 in New Bedford.
76 E14615 Iron workers torque the bolts creating the arches for the new pedestrian bridge being constructed over Route 18 in New Bedford.
A young man rides his bicycle up MacArthur Drive in New Bedford past a painting of a sailor using a sextant.
77 E15486 A young man rides his bicycle up MacArthur Drive in New Bedford past a painting of a sailor using a sextant.
 New Bedford firefighters push the new Engine 8 fire apparatus into the garage as part of a ceremony steeped in tradition. The new $750,000 fire truck replaces the 16-year-old previous Engine 8, seen in background, at Station 8 on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford.
78 E15674 New Bedford firefighters push the new Engine 8 fire apparatus into the garage as part of a ceremony steeped in tradition. The new $750,000 fire truck replaces the 16-year-old previous Engine 8, seen in background, at Station 8 on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford.
 Elias Alves-Sobrinho of R. P. Valois paints the window trims of the new Westport Historical Society building at the former Bell School House in Westport.
79 E16426 Elias Alves-Sobrinho of R. P. Valois paints the window trims of the new Westport Historical Society building at the former Bell School House in Westport.
 Two men take a closer look at one of the many vintage cars on display at the annual Joe Jesus' 50s Night in downtown New Bedford.
80 L1020709 Two men take a closer look at one of the many vintage cars on display at the annual Joe Jesus' 50s Night in downtown New Bedford.
A fisherman on a scalloper tied in New Bedord harbor is seen behind the American flag hanging from the stern of the schooner Ernestina-Morrissey at State Pier.
81 _M1A8832 A fisherman on a scalloper tied in New Bedord harbor is seen behind the American flag hanging from the stern of the schooner Ernestina-Morrissey at State Pier.
 A man rides his boat as seen from the Route 88 bridge over the Westport River.
82 L1021055-2 A man rides his boat as seen from the Route 88 bridge over the Westport River.
 Byron Ford is joined by his daughter Lauren Amaral, left, and granddaughter Leiah Amaral, 11, after he was left stunned when a vehicle backed up onto the porch of his home on Maple Street in New Bedford. Mr. Byron who normally sits on his porch at this time of day, decided not to today. The motorist was parallel parking and hit the accelerator instead of break, no one was hurt.
83 L1021106 Byron Ford is joined by his daughter Lauren Amaral, left, and granddaughter Leiah Amaral, 11, after he was left stunned when a vehicle backed up onto the porch of his home on Maple Street in New Bedford. Mr. Byron who normally sits on his porch at this time of day, decided not to today. The motorist was parallel parking and hit the accelerator instead of break, no one was hurt.
 A cyclist and runner are surrounded by pigeons as they make their way down the Blue Lane on West Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford.
84 VE17863 A cyclist and runner are surrounded by pigeons as they make their way down the Blue Lane on West Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford.
A group of Omish vistors to the city make their way past the whale tail outside of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
85 L1021365-2 A group of Omish vistors to the city make their way past the whale tail outside of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
 A JAG Painters worker makes his way up the staging in front of the Seamen's Bethel in downtown New Bedford, behind a protective green cover.
86 L1021174-2 A JAG Painters worker makes his way up the staging in front of the Seamen's Bethel in downtown New Bedford, behind a protective green cover.
 A young boy in the YMCA Preschool program in downtown New Bedford, lets his creativity flow with caulk on the building's red brick wall.
87 _M1A0394 A young boy in the YMCA Preschool program in downtown New Bedford, lets his creativity flow with caulk on the building's red brick wall.
 Teammates Eric Bonneau and Adam Mathes take shelter from the driving rain in their golf cart at the 94th Annual Four-Ball Tournament at The Country Club of New Bedford.
88 E10126 Teammates Eric Bonneau and Adam Mathes take shelter from the driving rain in their golf cart at the 94th Annual Four-Ball Tournament at The Country Club of New Bedford.
Bernadette Souza stands on a dock in the south end of New Bedford with head pointed up and arms open. When asked, Bernadette responded 'I was offering a prayer for all of the world".
89 _M1A1123 Bernadette Souza stands on a dock in the south end of New Bedford with head pointed up and arms open. When asked, Bernadette responded 'I was offering a prayer for all of the world".
 Lexi Malloy and her one year old son, Connolly Malloy, enjoy a moment together in one of the booths of Ground Floor Coffee in New Bedford.
90 L1021984 Lexi Malloy and her one year old son, Connolly Malloy, enjoy a moment together in one of the booths of Ground Floor Coffee in New Bedford.
 John DeMello, propeller technician at Scandia in Fairhaven, sends sparks flying as he makes repairs to a stainless steel propeller from a fishing boat.
91 L1022165 John DeMello, propeller technician at Scandia in Fairhaven, sends sparks flying as he makes repairs to a stainless steel propeller from a fishing boat.
 Water from a wet turf is seen on the club of Kim Walecka as she tees off at the Country Club of New Bedford 45th Women's Four-Ball Invitational
92 E11087 Water from a wet turf is seen on the club of Kim Walecka as she tees off at the Country Club of New Bedford 45th Women's Four-Ball Invitational
Station 9 firefighters salute the hearst carrying New Bedford firefighter Matthew Forand who died while on duty. Station 9 was firefighter Forand's base.
93 E15454 Station 9 firefighters salute the hearst carrying New Bedford firefighter Matthew Forand who died while on duty. Station 9 was firefighter Forand's base.
 Scott Amorin glues the sole of a shoe he is fixing at the New York Shoe Repair on Dartmouth street in New Bedford.
94 L1022285 Scott Amorin glues the sole of a shoe he is fixing at the New York Shoe Repair on Dartmouth street in New Bedford.
 Sarah Freshman tries to work with weights as her son Wesley Freshman, 1, rests on her chest during the I Stroll Southcoast weekly workout session at Cushman Park in Fairhaven for mom with young children who want to work out.
95 _M1A3281 Sarah Freshman tries to work with weights as her son Wesley Freshman, 1, rests on her chest during the I Stroll Southcoast weekly workout session at Cushman Park in Fairhaven for mom with young children who want to work out.
 Jimmy Borges of Sylvan Nursery is surrounded by over two thousand hay bales wrapped in cellophane as he tries to finish wrapping the final bales on a field in Westport in preparation for the fall season. These bales will eventually be used to feed beef cows.
96 E17610 Jimmy Borges of Sylvan Nursery is surrounded by over two thousand hay bales wrapped in cellophane as he tries to finish wrapping the final bales on a field in Westport in preparation for the fall season. These bales will eventually be used to feed beef cows.
A man fishes from a kayak as a fishing boat seemingly heads towards him in the distance as see from Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven.
97 V_M1A4331-2 A man fishes from a kayak as a fishing boat seemingly heads towards him in the distance as see from Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven.
 Literacy Director, Saralee Salk, is seen teaching English to a Vietnamese man in one of the ESL classes as see through the open door with a fireman painted outside at the Dennison Memorial Community Center on 1st Street in New Bedford.
98 E18507 Literacy Director, Saralee Salk, is seen teaching English to a Vietnamese man in one of the ESL classes as see through the open door with a fireman painted outside at the Dennison Memorial Community Center on 1st Street in New Bedford.
 A man seemingly casts the early morning sun as he fished from the wharf in Mattapoisett.
99 _M1A4825-2 A man seemingly casts the early morning sun as he fished from the wharf in Mattapoisett.
 Chris Macedo of Macedo Welding finds himself perched atop a dredge as he makes repairs to the skid plats of the sea clam fishing boat docked in New Bedford
100 _M1A6092 Chris Macedo of Macedo Welding finds himself perched atop a dredge as he makes repairs to the skid plats of the sea clam fishing boat docked in New Bedford
A couple kiss while sitting atop on outcrop at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven as the sun sets in the distance.
101 _M1A6683 A couple kiss while sitting atop on outcrop at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven as the sun sets in the distance.
 Tucker Manley, owner, is surrounded by colorful dahlias as he picks pink ones at the new Russells Mills Flower Co. field off of Horseneck Road in Westport.
102 _M1A7343 Tucker Manley, owner, is surrounded by colorful dahlias as he picks pink ones at the new Russells Mills Flower Co. field off of Horseneck Road in Westport.
 Ted Bolduc, 'Teddy Goodz' storms into the filled gymnasium, while high-fiving kids waiting to see his final wrestling match held in the Voc-Tech gymnasium in New Bedford.
103 _M1A8045 Ted Bolduc, 'Teddy Goodz' storms into the filled gymnasium, while high-fiving kids waiting to see his final wrestling match held in the Voc-Tech gymnasium in New Bedford.
 With finger on the line, Arlindo Vitorino is seen through one of the guides on his fishing rod as he and Herve Fernandes are seen fishing at Fort Taber Park in New Bedford. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
104 _M1A0590 With finger on the line, Arlindo Vitorino is seen through one of the guides on his fishing rod as he and Herve Fernandes are seen fishing at Fort Taber Park in New Bedford. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The sun sets in the distance as Apponequet Regional High School players listen to the National Anthem before playing Dartmouth High School on Friday night football.
105 _M1A0701 The sun sets in the distance as Apponequet Regional High School players listen to the National Anthem before playing Dartmouth High School on Friday night football.
 Joe Mello, left, and Jason Costa, right, of Triad Boatworks remove the rigging from the mast of a sailboat docked in Mattapoisett, as Silas Costa looks down from above as he sets up a strap to remove the mast.
106 L1024047 Joe Mello, left, and Jason Costa, right, of Triad Boatworks remove the rigging from the mast of a sailboat docked in Mattapoisett, as Silas Costa looks down from above as he sets up a strap to remove the mast.
 Voc-Tech goalie Christian Alturas can do nothing but look at the ball go into the back of the neck after a fantastic floating ball shot by ORR's Colin Mello (seen in background) during the Old Rochester Regional versus Voc-Tech boys soccer game.
107 VE14147-2 Voc-Tech goalie Christian Alturas can do nothing but look at the ball go into the back of the neck after a fantastic floating ball shot by ORR's Colin Mello (seen in background) during the Old Rochester Regional versus Voc-Tech boys soccer game.
 The sun rises above Pope's Island Marina in New Bedford on a foggy morning.
108 L1024270 The sun rises above Pope's Island Marina in New Bedford on a foggy morning.
Keehan Arruda, Mission Barber Shop, Stevie Monteiro, Mission Barber Shop and Jared Rodrigues of The Spot Barber Lounge, volunteer their time to give Chris Dickinson, Liam McBrien and Ray Morin haircuts at the annual New Bedford Connect RiseUpForHomes.com conference held in the New Bedford YMCA with various resources and services for individuals for families who are unhoused or are at risk.
109 L1024321 Keehan Arruda, Mission Barber Shop, Stevie Monteiro, Mission Barber Shop and Jared Rodrigues of The Spot Barber Lounge, volunteer their time to give Chris Dickinson, Liam McBrien and Ray Morin haircuts at the annual New Bedford Connect RiseUpForHomes.com conference held in the New Bedford YMCA with various resources and services for individuals for families who are unhoused or are at risk.
 Stang wide receiver Try Gonsalves Cosme elevates for the catch as Archbishop Williams' Devin Sheehan makes the defensive play during Bishop Stang High School's win at home against Archbishop Williams High School.
110 VE19793-2 Stang wide receiver Try Gonsalves Cosme elevates for the catch as Archbishop Williams' Devin Sheehan makes the defensive play during Bishop Stang High School's win at home against Archbishop Williams High School.
 A transparency photo of Cape Verdean immigrants arriving in the United States in 1920 seen behind the model of the Ernestina-Morrissey schooner keep their eyes on a couple making their way across the upper level of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
111 L1024382 A transparency photo of Cape Verdean immigrants arriving in the United States in 1920 seen behind the model of the Ernestina-Morrissey schooner keep their eyes on a couple making their way across the upper level of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
 A firefighter walks past the entrance to where the new Ladder 1 truck is parked at Station 2 in New Bedford.
112 _M1A3217-2 A firefighter walks past the entrance to where the new Ladder 1 truck is parked at Station 2 in New Bedford.
A voter waits to receive his ballot at one of the various precinct check-in tables at the Fairhaven Recreation Center polling staion on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
113 _M1A3983 A voter waits to receive his ballot at one of the various precinct check-in tables at the Fairhaven Recreation Center polling staion on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
 Maggie Toland kneels down so her son Cameron Kennedy, 4, can be part of her voting process at the Fairhaven Recreation Center polling staion on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
114 _M1A3875 Maggie Toland kneels down so her son Cameron Kennedy, 4, can be part of her voting process at the Fairhaven Recreation Center polling staion on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
 ORR's Carly Mello serves the ball during Old Rochester Regional High School's victory over Shawsheen Tech Varsity.
115 VE11324 ORR's Carly Mello serves the ball during Old Rochester Regional High School's victory over Shawsheen Tech Varsity.
 Brian Tillett paints into the night high above Union Street in downtown New Bedford as he works on a mural on the upper section of Play Arcade titled, The Final Piece. The mural consists of lone Tetris piece representing New Bedford's play in the artistic growth in Massachusetts while the cosmic background the vast creative options for the local art community.
116 V_M1A4479 Brian Tillett paints into the night high above Union Street in downtown New Bedford as he works on a mural on the upper section of Play Arcade titled, The Final Piece. The mural consists of lone Tetris piece representing New Bedford's play in the artistic growth in Massachusetts while the cosmic background the vast creative options for the local art community.
A man walks past a series of American flags placed on the edge of Fort Street at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. In the background the Butler Flats lighthouse can be seen.
117 E17353 A man walks past a series of American flags placed on the edge of Fort Street at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. In the background the Butler Flats lighthouse can be seen.
 Karen Wallace, manager, aligns the blue colored diving helmet for sale at Moby Dick Nauticals in downtown New Bedford.
118 _M1A5287 Karen Wallace, manager, aligns the blue colored diving helmet for sale at Moby Dick Nauticals in downtown New Bedford.
 Kyrin DePina, 4, walks over to shake Santa's hand, as New Bedford Highway Department and Greenspace crews cut the tree across the street from his house, before trainsporting it to its final location in front of the Public Library downtown where it will become the official New Bedford Christmas tree.
119 _M1A7321 Kyrin DePina, 4, walks over to shake Santa's hand, as New Bedford Highway Department and Greenspace crews cut the tree across the street from his house, before trainsporting it to its final location in front of the Public Library downtown where it will become the official New Bedford Christmas tree.
 Santa (Nicholas Riquinha, New Bedford Highway Department and driver of the truck which carried the tree) looks on as New Bedford Highway Department and Greenspace crews place the 2024 Christmas tree into position in front of the New Bedford Public Library downtown.
120 _M1A7798 Santa (Nicholas Riquinha, New Bedford Highway Department and driver of the truck which carried the tree) looks on as New Bedford Highway Department and Greenspace crews place the 2024 Christmas tree into position in front of the New Bedford Public Library downtown.
Danny Baptista, owner, gives Alex Buchanan a haircut inside of the Stepping Razor barber shop on Purchase Street in New Bedford, as a man takes shelter from the driving rain with an umbrella as he walks past outside.
121 L1025521 Danny Baptista, owner, gives Alex Buchanan a haircut inside of the Stepping Razor barber shop on Purchase Street in New Bedford, as a man takes shelter from the driving rain with an umbrella as he walks past outside.
 ORR defensive back Jack Leconte makes the stop on the pass to Shawsheen's Syllon Pratt during Old Rochester Regional High School's loss to Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in the playoff game played at Scituate High School.
122 VE13976 ORR defensive back Jack Leconte makes the stop on the pass to Shawsheen's Syllon Pratt during Old Rochester Regional High School's loss to Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in the playoff game played at Scituate High School.
 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.
123 _M1A8517 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.
 Roosevelt Middle School math teacher, Rylee Gonsalves, tries to see out of her dino suit before running against fellow teachers during the school's annual rally before the holiday season.
124 _MUN0747 Roosevelt Middle School math teacher, Rylee Gonsalves, tries to see out of her dino suit before running against fellow teachers during the school's annual rally before the holiday season.
Indian Student Association members perform Indian dance wearing traditional costumes during the UMass Dartmouth Diwali Celebration
125 E18609 Indian Student Association members perform Indian dance wearing traditional costumes during the UMass Dartmouth Diwali Celebration
 Indian Student Association members perform Indian dance wearing traditional costumes during the UMass Dartmouth Diwali Celebration
126 E18794 Indian Student Association members perform Indian dance wearing traditional costumes during the UMass Dartmouth Diwali Celebration
 A woman walks up Centre Street in downtown New Bedford as seen through the gap in an art installation installed on the edge of Route 18.
127 _MUN2278 A woman walks up Centre Street in downtown New Bedford as seen through the gap in an art installation installed on the edge of Route 18.
 A neon Santa welcomes guests to Ground Floor Coffee in New Bedford as Cole River takes an order inside the waterfront cafe.
128 L1025672 A neon Santa welcomes guests to Ground Floor Coffee in New Bedford as Cole River takes an order inside the waterfront cafe.
A worker walks past the historic glass pane wall of the former Revere Copper plant in New Bedford which is now the Shoreline Offshore maritime yard.
129 _MUN2583 A worker walks past the historic glass pane wall of the former Revere Copper plant in New Bedford which is now the Shoreline Offshore maritime yard.
 Dartmouth Middle School student James high-fives Dartmouth Police elementary resource officer, Amanda Tavares, during a game of Bocce ball in the school's hallway.
130 _M1A0344 Dartmouth Middle School student James high-fives Dartmouth Police elementary resource officer, Amanda Tavares, during a game of Bocce ball in the school's hallway.
 Rhonda Leblanc of Nessralla Farm in Wareham organizes over five hundred poinsettias in preparation for the the holiday season.
131 _MUN3185 Rhonda Leblanc of Nessralla Farm in Wareham organizes over five hundred poinsettias in preparation for the the holiday season.
 Bob Bower, left and Alvaro Salvador, owner, keep their eyes on other boats crossing the harbor as they make their way aboard the the Bay Fuels re-fueling barge to bring petrol to a scalloper docked in New Bedford
132 L1025850 Bob Bower, left and Alvaro Salvador, owner, keep their eyes on other boats crossing the harbor as they make their way aboard the the Bay Fuels re-fueling barge to bring petrol to a scalloper docked in New Bedford
A ship carrying a tower for the Vinyeard Wind offshore wind farm is seen docked on the New Bedford Maritime Terminal as the sun sets.
133 _MUN3638 A ship carrying a tower for the Vinyeard Wind offshore wind farm is seen docked on the New Bedford Maritime Terminal as the sun sets.
 New citizents Pledge Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held at the Immigrants' Assistance Center in New Bedford where twenty three people from fifteen countries became United States citizens.
134 L1026128 New citizents Pledge Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held at the Immigrants' Assistance Center in New Bedford where twenty three people from fifteen countries became United States citizens.
 (l to r) Samarth Patel, India, Goce Jankovski, North Macedonia and Jonathan Wcislo, Scotland, pledge the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held at the Immigrants' Assistance Center in New Bedford where twenty-three people from fifteen countries became United States citizens.
135 L1026110 (l to r) Samarth Patel, India, Goce Jankovski, North Macedonia and Jonathan Wcislo, Scotland, pledge the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony held at the Immigrants' Assistance Center in New Bedford where twenty-three people from fifteen countries became United States citizens.
 Fans are reflected on the Celtics 2024 NBA Champion trophy as they take photos with it during its stop at the Mass State Lottery office at the Industrial Park in New Bedford.
136 _MUN4256 Fans are reflected on the Celtics 2024 NBA Champion trophy as they take photos with it during its stop at the Mass State Lottery office at the Industrial Park in New Bedford.
Members of the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club make their way across New Bedford harbor on a foggy morning.
137 VPXL20241229152941037 Members of the Buzzards Bay Rowing Club make their way across New Bedford harbor on a foggy morning.