THE END of November could be a closing date for two area post offices, with their final status to be determined Oct. 31. The U.S. Postal Service has released new updates on area post offices being considered for closure. The public will learn the final fates of the Maynard and Piney Fork offices Oct. 31….
Event to mark 20 years since post office shootingChicago TribuneAP A tree planting is planned to mark the 20th anniversary of the day a fired letter carrier killed four employees and wounded four others at a Detroit-area post office. The Daily Tribune of Royal Oak reports (http://bit.ly/tbKmB7) the event is …Tree planting to observe '91…
Royal Mail's decisions to use vans criticisedmyHermesA disabled Royal Mail customer has criticised the company's decision to use vans instead of bicycles at one of their branches. The Leader reports that Phil Douglas was unable to park his vehicle at the Regent Street sorting office in Acton, … More: continued here
eBay is coming out with a new version of its RedLaser mobile app that will include inventory data from local brick & mortar retailers. This and much more from around the web in today’s ecommerce news roundup! More: continued here
Wyoming Conservation Stamp Art Competition centers on Greater short-horned lizardThe RepublicWyoming's state reptile, the Greater short-horned lizard, will be the subject for the 29th Wyoming Conservation Stamp Art Competition. The short-horned lizard is commonly referred to as the horned toad. Each year Wyoming Game and Fish selects one …and more » More: continued here
Stanley Bryant's steady play has settled Stampeders injured-ravaged lineMontreal GazetteStamps offensive linemen Stanley Bryant lines up against teammate Chris McCoy in practice on Tuesday. When Stanley Bryant woke up last Saturday, not only was he still feeling the …and more » More: continued here
Residents in Farnam concerned about possible post office shut downLexington Clipper HeraldFARNAM-News that their post office is on the list for possible closure brought residents out on Monday night, as the Senior Center filled with people wanting to know how it would affect them.. "I'm here to tell you what your options are … More:…
Consumers with smartphones can shop in a New York store window. More: continued here
Officials say North Haven post office won't close, but residents not convincedPost-ChronicleNORTH HAVEN — US Postal Service officials Tuesday night insisted that the town post office would not close, but doubt continued to fill the gymnasium in the Mildred Wakelee Recreation Center. Residents and town postal workers came out in force, … More: continued here
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