Royal Mail says the three post boxes painted gold to honour the achievements of Northern Ireland's paralympians will be permanently gold. More: continued here

Residents raise concerns on cutting post office hoursKane County ChronicleDerek Strissel, postmaster for the Huntley Post Office, heard comments Thursday during a meeting in Kaneville that drew about 50 people. He explained the results of a mailed survey and fielded questions about reducing the post office's operation to … More: …

BBC News Olympic postboxes to stay gold, says Royal MailThe IndependentThe company said 110 boxes painted gold across the UK will also have plaques attached, naming the successful athlete and their achievement. The Royal Mail said it believed it was the first time it had permanently changed the colour of …

Earthscapes Stamps Jigsaw Puzzle: A Perfect Holiday GiftSacramento BeePiece together a stunning picture of the land we call home with a 500-piece puzzle showcasing the Earthscapes Forever stamps. The stamps were issued Oct. 1 to kick-off October as National Stamp Collecting Month. The puzzle features 15 breathtaking …USPS announces new …

Natural Bridge post office to reduce hoursWatertownDailyTimes.comNATURAL BRIDGE — Following a meeting to obtain preferences of customers, the U.S. Postal Service will keep the hamlet's post office open but reduce its hours. “Retail hours Monday through Friday will be realigned in accordance with the historic use by … More: continued …

New Orleans native artist wins La. Duck Stamp contest, his 4th timeAmite Tangy DigestBATON ROUGE–Ron Louque of Charlottesville, Virginia, captured first place in the 2013 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The contest determines the image to be …and more » More: …

The US Postal Service held the meeting to inform the public of its intention to realign the post office's hours to either two, four, or six hours a day. More: continued here

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Reynoldsville Post Office to Have Reduced HoursWBOY-TVThe US Postal Service held the meeting to inform the public of its intention to realign the post office's hours to either two, four, or six hours a day. It said retail hours for the Reynoldsville Post Office would likely be Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. …

The tiny post office in Gaysville is a big attraction. Daily visits and friendly service are part of what makes the office tick, but it's a service that could soon be getting significantly slashed. More: continued here