Walsh selects chief of staff

Incoming Mayor Martin Walsh announced that he chose Daniel Arrigg Koh of The Huffington Post. Koh was an adviser for Mayor Thomas Menino.

Torey Krug, left, celebrated his goal with Daniel Paille during the second period. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins 4, Jets 1

Torey Krug leads Bruins past Jets

Krug, who had a “maintenance day” on Friday, showed that time off helps and tallied two goals and one assist.

This NOAA satellite image taken Saturday at 1:45 p.m. shows a storm system taking shape over the Plains that was spreading clouds and a band of snow into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. This system will usher in one of the coldest air masses to affect the US in decades.

Midwest could have near-record cold

The predictions are startling: 25 below zero in N.D., minus 31 in Minn., and 15 below in Chicago.

Cold causes burst pipes, fires in Mass.

Additionally, low temperatures prompted concerns about the homeless, who are vulnerable to hypothermia and frostbite.

Sunday Basketball Notes

Dennis Schroder being patient with Hawks

Dennis Schroder, often compared to Rajon Rondo, understands that success in the NBA is not instantaneous.

Jenn Foxon, who processes mortgages in her day job, is a high roller in the skeeBOSTON league. She recently became its first female champion.

Skeeball league encourages a little friendly competition

For many, skeeball is a faint memory from youthful days spent killing time in dark arcades, but for about 180 people, it’s a sport.

Ballyfin Demense in County Laois, Ireland; The Alps around Grindelwald, Switzerland; Octopus salad at The Chase Fish & Oyster Bar in Toronto.

A 2014 travel bucket list

Where to travel, where to stay, what to do and what to eat in 2014.

Second-year player Nate Ebner has become a key special teamer.

Patriots’ Nate Ebner making the most of his limited chances

Ebner’s two fumble recoveries have led to an improbable overtime win and a blooper-reel play that will live in Internet GIF infamy.

Opinion

RENÉE LOTH

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While the year is still fresh and new, let’s take a moment to cleanse the palate with good tidings.