FRASERVILLE — The blaze that destroyed a garage and damaged the Fraserville post office on Thursday was likely accidental, Otonabee-South Monaghan fire Capt. Mike DeGrace said yesterday. DeGrace said firefighters are thankful the post office only suffered minor damage.[…] More: continued here

Employees at the Morant Bay Post Office were given a fright yesterday afternoon as gunmen toting handguns invaded the establishment and demanded cash. The robbery occurred at about 2:30 yesterday afternoon as three men entered the premises from the rear… More: continued here

Lavonne Drummond is expecting her seventh child, a boy, in September. The 36-year-old says that since her husband left her she has little financial assistance. She thought of eBay as a way to raise some money. More: continued here

Number of WI residents receiving food stamps increasesWKOW-TV.comMADISON (WKOW) — More than 560000 people are now enrolled in Wisconsin's foodshare program, an increase of 33 percent from last year, according to the …Wisconsin FoodShare program sees large spike in enrollmentFOX 21 OnlineNumber of Wis. residents on food aid up 33 …

Bridge knocked off eBay: Auction site wants proof of ownershipTMCnetAug 08, 2009 (Florida Keys Keynoter – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Apparently not even eBay believes anyone would sell a … More: continued here

Lollapalooza tries to show truer colors on Green StreetChicago Sun-TimesLollapalooza attendees can visit certain spots and vendors at the sprawling music festival and earn stamps for their cards. With every three stamps, …and more » More: continued here

Madison -The number of Wisconsin residents receiving food stamps continues to rise. More: continued here

News of the possible closure of Nassau Bay’s post office has shocked and infuriated the city’s residents, Mayor Don Matter said Friday. More: continued here

Royal Mail workers start 24-hour strike over job cutsHarlow Herald 24HOUSEHOLDS in Harlow are unlikely be affected as Royal Mail workers in Essex go on a 24-strike today (Friday). Members of the Communication Workers Union … More: continued here

Orlando post office named after Pappy Kennedy to close; Patrons start petition drive to save it The protesters were few — just four — but people coming to use the post office at 440 South Orange Blossom Trail were shocked and upset Friday morning to learn that the branch may …