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.
Firefighters stand at attention during a ceremony commemorating 9/11 victims held in front of the New Bedford Fire Department Headquarters.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Firefighters stand at attention during a ceremony commemorating 9/11 victims held in front of the New Bedford Fire Department Headquarters.  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