Bond covers lined up for novel stamps (Edinburgh Evening News)

LONDON — As the first half ticked by with the Lucas Vikings clinging to a seven-point lead, one couldn’t help but get the sense a fuse was still smouldering somewhere. Eventually, it blew up on the Parkside Stampeders.[…] More: continued here

Linn’s Stamp News Bioluminescent life stamps' first-day ceremonyLinn’s Stamp NewsThe United States forever stamp set celebrating bioluminescent life was officially unveiled Feb. 22 at the Sunrise Theater in historic downtown Fort Pierce, FL. The event was emceed by Jill Roberts, WQCS Public Radio's news director, and USPS chief … More: continued here

House passes agricultural bill without food stamps for the first time since the 1970s. More: continued here

Minneapolis Star Tribune Stamps with birds on themMinneapolis Star TribuneEver been tempted to collect stamps that carry images of birds? I've thought about it, but I hesitate to acquire a hobby that demands active acquisition of … More: continued here

Linn’s Stamp News Week's Most Read: 2017's first U.S. stamp issues | Linns.comLinn’s Stamp NewsReaders enjoyed posts about the new Flag stamp, postal history of the atomic bomb, and strange places the U.S. Christmas seal has been spotted.and more » More: continued here

A lost opportunity: Using food stamps to fight obesityBangor Daily NewsThe Democratically controlled Legislature in June killed a bill to require the state Department of Health and Human Services to apply to the federal government for permission to keep food stamp recipients from spending their benefits on sugary soft …OUR OPINION: Subsidized crops make for…