Stranger stamps letters to Santa – Peoria Journal Star

Stranger stamps letters to SantaPeoria Journal StarWe had no stamps. A lady overheard our conversation about taking the letters home to put stamps on and bringing them back. She gave us the stamps we needed and would not accept payment for them. We want to thank this lady so much …

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Last Christmas for the Post Office? – Daily Beast

WGRZ-TV Last Christmas for the Post Office?Daily BeastThe US Postal Service, crippled by rising costs and stifling regulations, loses $5 billion year, but it can and should be saved. A crowded post office is part of the scenery of the season-–long lines, arms full of packaged presents, spare Christmas …US …

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Royal Mail apologises for parcel mix-up – myHermes

Royal Mail apologises for parcel mix-upmyHermesUK delivery service Royal Mail has been forced to apologise for leaving Lincoln residents unable to collect parcels in the run-up to Christmas. The problem came after staff mislabelled delivery cards and unprecedented demand ground the sorting office … More: continued here

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US Postal Service Delays Closing Skyway Office – Patch.com

WGRZ-TV US Postal Service Delays Closing Skyway OfficePatch.comBy Patch Staff The US Postal Service, in response to a request made by multiple US Senators, has agreed to delay the closing or consolidation of any Post Office or mail processing facility until May 15, 2012. The Postal Service will continue all …

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Weigle: New postage rates mean new stamps next year

New U.S. postage rates take effect Jan. 22, which means new stamps will be issued next year. A 1-ounce, first-class letter will cost 45 cents to mail, with the cost of the second ounce remaining at 20 cents; postcards will cost 32 cents; 1-ounce letters to Canada or Mexico will …

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