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Vice President Mike Pence at a St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast with Prime Minister Varadkar of Ireland
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 16 March 2018 16 March 2018
Washington, DC - Remarks by Vice President Pence at a St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast with Prime Minister Varadkar of Ireland:
President Donald J. Trump Amends U.S. Virgin Islands Disaster Declarations
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 16 March 2018 16 March 2018
Washington, DC - Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands by authorizing an extension of increased Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. This extension applies to the major disaster declarations for Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Parks and Rec releases seasonal activities guide
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 16 March 2018 16 March 2018
Yuma, Arizona - A key tool for planning your family’s spring and summer is now available. The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation’s Spring/Summer Activities Guide is ready for pickup or to download and view online.
Many seniors who can’t afford to retire are joining America’s ‘nomadic workforce’
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 16 March 2018 16 March 2018
Yuma, Arizona - A big part of the American Dream is the promise of an easier lifestyle in retirement, but “too many older Americans are living a vagabond existence in a retirement nightmare,” according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Massacre at Caborca: the Ill-fated Crabb Expedition of 1857
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 15 March 2018 15 March 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, March 29th, the Heritage Library will host “Massacre at Caborca: the Ill-fated Crabb Expedition of 1857” at 10:30 a.m. In 1857, American Henry Crabb led a filibuster into Sonora, Mexico with devastating consequences. Political historian Ian McDougall takes a fresh look at a still controversial conflict.
Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease
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- Published: 15 March 2018 15 March 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Thursday, March 29th, the Foothills Library will host “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” at 11:00 a.m. This free educational workshop is presented by the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The 2018 One Book Yuma selection is Mythical River
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 15 March 2018 15 March 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The 2018 One Book Yuma selection is Mythical River: Chasing the Mirage of New Water in the American Southwest by Melissa L. Sevigny. Make this a true community-wide reading event! Pick up your copy of Mythical River at your local library or book seller.