Post Office

Christian Science Monitor Neither heat nor gloom … Afghan post office deliversChristian Science MonitorLike most Afghan 20-somethings who have grown up only knowing broken government institutions like the post office, he wasn't surprised at his friends' skepticism when he told them he planned to send the letters. "My friends made …

Ten years ago, the Afghan postal service lay in near total ruin, undone by the nation's civil war. Sending a letter usually meant having to find someone traveling in the direction of the recipient willing to carry a note and hoping for the best. More: continued here

The Atlantic Devil's Elbow post office to remain open, new hoursDevil’s Lake Daily JournalAccording to the sign-in papers by the post office and Sheldon's Market, an estimated 50 to 100 area residents and interested individuals crowded into the small building and overflowed into the street. The United States Postal Service …

Post Office pair's surprise send-offMelton TimesSub-postmaster David Pryor and wife, Helena, retired yesterday having worked at the post office for 24-and-a-half years. During that time they worked four full days and two half days a week. To show their appreciation villagers organised a surprise … More: continued here

A bridge destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene is now back open. More: continued here

The first modern post office in north Kashmir started working from today at Pattan, where people can avail the facilities of Registered Post, Speed Post and Savings Bank from 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs daily. More: continued here

Hays Daily News Postal meetings on tap -10/30/2012, 9:46 AMHays Daily News13 in Agra and Gaylord. The Agra meeting is set for noon in the community hall, while the Gaylord meeting is set for 3 p.m. in the Gaylord Post Office. If too many people show up for the relatively …

South Darenth post office will not close according to Royal MailThis is Local LondonA spokesman said: “We have received confirmation South Darenth post office will not now close on 15th November and that the temporary agent will continue to operate the branch until further notice.” Mr Fallon previously sent a …

BBC News Royal Mail's £75m investment will create 1000 jobsDaily Post North WalesIn the last reported financial year, its parcels businesses accounted for almost half of the group's revenues, excluding the Post Office, and online retailing is expected to continue increasing. A new parcel processing centre will be opened in …

Local post offices to get new hoursAndalusia Star-NewsResidents in Red Level, River Falls, Gantt and Dozier chose to keep their post offices open, though there will be abbreviated hours. Debbie Fetterly, spokesperson for the USPS said that at recent meetings, residents had the opportunity to select from … More: continued …