The debut of “Simpsons” stamps was a big hit in the Vermont town that claims the cartoon family as its own. More: continued here

SPRINGFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Even the postmaster got into the act as the post office in the Minnesota town of Springfield celebrated the new ‘‘Simpsons’’ U.S. postage stamps…. More: continued here

Associated Press – May 8, 2009 4:25 PM ET KEENE, N.H. (AP) – FedEx says it will close its Keene, N.H., facility in September. FedEx says delivery service should not be affected, because… More: continued here

Stamp price to increaseCarlisle Sentinel, PABy Andrea Ciccocioppo, Sentinel Reporter, May 8, 2009 On Monday, forever is going to get a little more expensive — at least if you buy it at the post office in stamp form. “I've gotten quite a few calls the past two weeks,” said Doug French, …

Sydney Morning Herald Minn. post office celebrates new 'Simpsons' stampWCCO, MN(AP) Even the postmaster got into the act as the post office in the Minnesota town of Springfield celebrated the new ''Simpsons'' US postage stamps. Postmaster Mary Larson wore her blueish hair up in the style of Marge Simpson. …'Simpsons' stamps …

Havelock post office wins awardHavelock News, NCBy Drew C. Wilson Employees at the post office in Havelock received recognition for achievements in safety Friday morning. The installation's Volunteer Protection Program received the New Star Award from the Occupational Safety and Health … More: continued here

Havelock post office wins awardENC Today, NCBy Drew C. Wilson Employees at the post office in Havelock received recognition for achievements in safety Friday morning. The installation's Volunteer Protection Program received the New Star Award from the Occupational Safety and Health … More: continued here

Largs Post Office stays closedLargs and Millport Weekly News, UKby Largs & Millport Weekly News Reporter The new Largs post office will not be ready next week, the "News" has been told. There was shock in the local community as the Aitken Street premises closed its doors on Tuesday after a …

Views on the news: Lloyds, Next and stress testsguardian.co.uk, UKCommentary by the Guardian's head of business, Dan Roberts, that politicians should stop dithering on the fate of the Royal Mail provoked a passionate reaction from BrigadierBarking, who thought the solution was obvious: "In a civilised, wealthy, … More: continued here

Post Office construction underwayNew Richmond News, WIApproximately 18 months late, ground broke on the site of the new Somerset US Post Office in late April. According to Todd Saterbak, project manager at Adkins Association of Architects in St. Paul, Minn., the company had hoped to start in the fall of … …