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Historic post office building up for saleWTNHNEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — For some residents in New London, it is more than just a place to send snail mail. The historic U.S. Postal Service building is up for sale and for some residents, having to go some place else to send …

Two women are behind bars after picking up a package that containing synthetic drugs at the downtown Sioux Fall post office. More: continued here

The U.S. Postal Service has put out its annual heads-up to remind Christmas-minded customers of the deadlines to get their packages in the mail. But even though the post office expects to move almost 18 billion pieces of mail during the holidays, it isn't really asking for much extra time …

Commentary: The food stamp dietCattleNetwork.comOther than Michael Bloomberg, the multi-billionaire mayor of New York City, and possibly Rahm Emanuel, the former congressman and Obama chief of staff now mayor of Chicago, the nation's mayors have a near-invisible national profile. Not so for Cory …and more » More: continued here

Mississippi post offices will have extended hours for the days leading up to Christmas. More: continued here

Flathead Beacon Death by Duck Stamp?Flathead BeaconLast week, a popular bill that would expand access for hunters and anglers and had previously enjoyed bipartisan support was blocked in the U.S. Senate for reasons no one quite understands. For now, duck stamps are being blamed. Yes, duck stamps.and more » More: continued …

Post office shifts into holiday high gearReporterHerald.comLoveland resident Kerry Moodey carries a package into the downtown Loveland post office, 601 N. Cleveland Ave., on Friday afternoon, Dec. 7. She was mailing the parcel to her son, who is serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan. ( Craig Young ) …Post …

The Santa Cruz Post Office turned 100 this year. We'll have a story in Sunday's paper about its features and historical significance. Here's a look at the post office then and now. More: continued here

Royal Mail to cut compensationScotsmanThe Royal Mail is planning to reduce the compensation it pays for lost or damaged letters and parcels, under a series of changes proposed yesterday. It said it intended to cut pay-outs for untracked first- and second-class letters and parcels from £46 … More: continued here

Rochford, Leigh, Canewdon, Great Wakering and Shoebury offices to close in …Southend StandardSouthend Council chief executive Rob Tinlin wrote to Royal Mail in October requesting an urgent meeting after it announced plans to close the sorting offices in Leigh, Shoebury, Great Wakering, Canewdon and Rochford. The meeting was held on …