Mailing a letter will get more expensive next week, but it’s possible to lick the higher cost by buying Forever stamps for first-class mail and going online to purchase postage for Express and Priority mail.
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Gold medal stamp glory for swimmersNinemsnStamps will be made in honour of each Australian gold medal performance during the London Games, available for purchase two days after the respective presentation ceremony. "I'm absolutely wrapped, I can't wait to see them. I hope I get to have a copy …and more » More: continued here
Who'll sell you stamps in future?The Union LeaderIn the most recent plan designed to staunch the flow of red ink, the U.S. Postal Service has proposed cutting retail hours at post offices across the country — and … More: continued here
State's fishing relies on youSt. Cloud TimesAccording to a report from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Section of Fisheries, much of that revenue needed each year comes from anglers who purchase fishing licenses or stamps. In all, about half of the total or $18 million comes …and more » More: continued here
Video Body A Columbus County farmers’ market now accepts electronic benefits cards, commonly known as food stamps. Shoppers will swipe their EBT cards and receive tokens worth one dollar each to buy fruits and vegetables. Farmers then redeem the tokens with the market manager. The program was launched by Leaflight, a non-profit organization that aims…
Food stamp applications up in countyCharlottesville Daily ProgressAccording to figures compiled by the county's Department of Social Services, applications for food stamps increased from 172 in September 2008 to 242 this …and more » More: continued here
With a record 235,000 people now getting food stamps, Idaho grocery stores have complained they've been deluged by recipients on the first day of every month when the benefits are issued, causing supply-chain problems. More: continued here