eBay Tuesday: The King Of New LondonPatch.comYou'll also come across this strange photo, this week's choice for an eBay auction item. John Reeger introduces Billy Whitfield to their new home, New London. The two portray Robinson Crusoe and Friday in Pier Group Production's new musical adventure, … More: continued here

Ex-Providence store owner to plead guiltyBoston.comPROVIDENCE, RI—A former Providence convenience store operator has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he fraudulently obtained about $648000 in food stamp benefits and used some of the proceeds to buy a Mercedes-Benz.and more » More: continued here

Jersey Post increasing postal rates from May 8Post and ParcelJersey Post is increasing its postal rates to respond to changes in Royal Mail rates, changes to UK tax rules and the continuing decline in mail volumes. The company is raising the price of a local letter delivery from the first …

Schumer introduces legislation to protect rural post officesLittle Falls Evening TimesCharles Schumer announced Tuesday he is introducing legislation to preserve door-to-door mail delivery service for the US Postal Service, and is showing his support for legislation that would put a two year moratorium on rural post office closings. More: continued …

Rural post office closings may be put on holdFort Worth Star TelegramWASHINGTON — The Senate has moved to impose new restrictions on the closing of rural post offices. Under the measure, the ailing US Postal Service would be barred from closing post offices for one year if they are in …

International auction website eBay has launched a new website designed to assist consumers wishing to buy and sell green vehicles. More: continued here

For Sale on eBay: A Bureaucratic Beer PosterWall Street Journal (blog)By Jacob Gershman This beer poster can be yours in one of New York state government's oddest eBay auctions. Albany has shucked off millions of dollars in surplus goods over the years, peddling its discarded telephones, dusty printers, used mops, …

Post office stops delivering mail because of aggressive dogsKPRC HoustonResidents in 3900 block of Spring Meadows and 9400 block of Spring Mount are being forced to pick up their mail at the post office. The US Postal service said it's to protect their letter carriers from being attacked by dogs.and …

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced Tuesday he is introducing legislation to preserve door-to-door mail delivery service for the U.S. Postal Service, and is showing his support for legislation that would put a two year moratorium on rural post office closings. More: continued here

McGovern fighting food stamp cutsAttleboro Sun ChronicleThe House Agricultural Committee has voted to trim another $33 billion from the food stamp program, which is officially called SNAP. Republican committee members said food stamps promote dependency on the government and are wasteful. More: continued here