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Post office closures probe welcomedBlackpool Gazette, UK –58 minutes agoBy Joe Robinson A PROBE into the nationwide post office closure programme which saw 11 Fylde branches axed has been welcomed by Blackpool's council leader. … More: continued here

Linlithgow Journal & Gazette Kirkliston post office wins battleLinlithgow Journal & GazetteHis agent explained: “It is a basic and standard security upgrade that shutters are installed in all new post offices. “Our client had no option but to install these, but he plans to apply a green vinyl wrap to soften the impact.” The agent…

Last minute mailers line post officesKITV HonoluluCrowds piled into the Ala Moana Post Office as soon as it's doors opened at 10 this morning. Dozens of customers with hopes of getting their packages to family and friends by Christmas. Rino 3:30 – 3:35 "THINK IT WILL GET THERE? I HOPE SO!" Boxes with … More: continued…

Berkeleyside Protestor at post office camp-in stabbed in thighBerkeleysideWhen a woman from the Berkeley Post Office Defense group asked to borrow the phone, Scott allegedly slapped her, according to the press release. He was agitated and expressed a desire to return to the tents. (Capt. Upson said Scott may have been one of … More: continued…

Berlin voters want their own post officeBarre Montpelier Times Argus, VT –1 minute agoPrior attempts by Berlin to secure its own post office in recent years were shot down by the feds. But on Tuesday’s Town Meeting Day, Article 2 asked voters … More: continued here

'Tis the busy season at the West Point Post OfficeDaily Times LeaderThe employees at the U.S. Postal Service in West Point have been working hard to make deliveries of packages and Christmas cards top priority during the holiday season. “We are Santa's helpers this time of the year.” Patrick McKee, postmaster said. “We … More:…