Hello, Bristolites. We hope you had a peaceful weekend, and you finished all your household chores. Hopefully, this Monday eases you gently into the new week.

Monday weather

Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70’s. Winds from the south at 10-15 m.p.h.. Chance of rain — 50 percent.

Today’s trivia question

Who holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations?

This day in history

On June 12, 1931, Al Capone was indicted with 500 charges of racketeering and bootlegging. (TBE wonders if he ever ran for President.)

On this date in 1929, Anne Frank was born.

in 1931, George H.W. Bush was born on this date.

Bear sightings

Bristol ranks 7th in Connecticut for bear sightings this year. We have had 130. That is far behind Simsbury’s 303.

Bear facts

• Adult black bears usually weigh between 150 and 550 pounds.
• Bears are omnivores. They will eat grasses, fruits, nuts, and berries. They also will seek insects (particularly ants and bees), scavenge carrion, and raid bird feeders and garbage cans. Bears occasionally will prey on small mammals, deer, and livestock, especially deer fawns during late spring and early summer.
• There are thought to be 1,000 to 1,200 bears living in Connecticut.

It is time to say goodbye for today. Although it is a Monday, we are sure you can “bear” it.

See you Tuesday morning, Bristol.

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