Communities weigh fate of rura lpost officesDelmarva NowEDEN — Some rural post offices are moving to reduced operating hours, and impacted customers on the Lower Shore can have their say about potential service options at U.S. Postal Service community meetings that start in October. Meeting notifications … More: continued here
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Radlett sorting office closure due to “increasingly tough trading conditions”Watford ObserverSally Hopkins, spokeswoman for Royal Mail, said: “We are faced with declining mail volumes and increasingly tough trading conditions. “The consolidation of our delivery offices will play a major part in allowing us to place the business on a sound …
Read More »Museum acquires historic post office – Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer Museum acquires historic post officeCharlotte ObserverThis 1826 structure served as one of the first post offices in Union County from 1826 to 1850. The Sweet Home Post Office recently moved from the corner of Potter and New Town Roads to the Museum of the Waxhaws, where it will …
Read More »New postage stamps feature satellite images of Kansas – Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star New postage stamps feature satellite images of KansasKansas City StarThe stamps picture natural, agricultural and urban subjects in the United States captured from the sky, either by orbiting satellites or photographers in aircraft. Other stamps in the series include a skyscraper, a highway interchange, the Mount St …
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Duck Stamp winner comes from CaliforniaClarksville Leaf ChronicleCLARKSVILLE, TENN. — The United States Fish and Wildlife Service reports that Robert Steiner of San Francisco, Calif. has won the 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Contest with an acrylic painting of a common goldeneye. It was his second contest win, having …California artists …
Read More »Laman Library Buys Post Office for New Argenta Branch – khozradio
Laman Library Buys Post Office for New Argenta BranchkhozradioThe new home of the Argenta Branch Library in downtown North Little Rock was purchased Friday for $775,000. Arkansas Business is reporting an additional $2.8 million will be spent to restore the historic former post office at 420 Main St. to its …
Read More »Lottery winner who still took food stamps found dead of possible drug overdose – Detroit Free Press
ABC News Lottery winner who still took food stamps found dead of possible drug overdoseDetroit Free PressAmanda Clayton, the Lincoln Park woman who caused a stir after continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1-million "Make Me Rich!" game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, …
Read More »Hayward photo by Berkeley photographer chosen for stamp – Inside Bay Area
Hayward photo by Berkeley photographer chosen for stampInside Bay AreaA photograph of salt is harvested from seawater in evaporation ponds south of the San Mateo Bridge in Hayward, Calif., by Barrie Rokeach, of Berkeley, is one of 15 "Earthscape" forever stamps begin issued Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. Rokeach made the …
Read More »Lottery winner who kept taking food stamps found dead – USA TODAY
Daily Mail Lottery winner who kept taking food stamps found deadUSA TODAY2012 – DETROIT — Amanda Clayton, who caused a stir by continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1 million Make Me Rich! game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, police said Saturday. Clayton …
Read More »eBay review (Android) – CNET
eBay review (Android)CNETThe good: eBay for Android is great for searching, browsing, and managing bids and transactions. The bad: The Motors interface needs work. The app is not particularly attractive. The bottom line: Whether you're a casual shopper or an avid eBay buyer or …and more » More: continued here
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