WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet: The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in 11 additional states and Puerto Rico the week of May 18. The places that will begin a phased restart of operations are: - Arizona - Colorado - Indiana - Iowa - Louisiana - Nebraska - Nevada - New Mexico - New York (Rochester) - Puerto Rico - Rhode Islan  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Because summer weather will soon tempt local youth to find a place to swim, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding the public how to safely enjoy the Woonasquatucket River. Exposure to contamination in and along the river may pose a health risk to residents of Johnston, Providence, and North Providence. While progress has been made cleaning dioxin contaminated areas,   more