Five Things: Bruins' Ference Visits Pine Street Inn

1. It should feel rather warm today – given the last two frigid days. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees. The overnight low is 20.

2. Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference visited women at the over the holidays with his family to decorate cookies and bring holiday cheer to those spending the season alone. Above, Ference is pictured with Pine Street Inn’s president, Lyndia Downie.

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