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Community meetings held on possible post office closuresKBZK Bozeman NewsDonna Brown relies on the post office in Wise River to get the medicine her Vietnam veteran husband needs. "We depend on his medication to keep him alive," said Brown. She often has medication shipped overnight that she can pick up …

BBC News Royal Mail hires 18000 Christmas tempsMirror.co.ukROYAL Mail has revealed plans to hire 18000 temporary workers to deliver the mountain of Christmas post. While the number is around 2000 fewer than last year, it will offer much-needed work for many between …Royal Mail seeks 18000 workers for run-up to …

BBC News Mixed Reaction On Proposals For Post Office NetworkHell MailPostal Affairs minister Ed Davey, today called for local councils to work more closely with post offices to develop front line services as the government formally opens discussions on proposals to mutualise the network. “The Post Office sits at the …

He also says the post office should be allowed to sell non-postal products and raise postage rates. More: continued here

Royal Mail to recruit 18000 Christmas staffThe Grapevine OnlineMark Higson, Managing Director of Operations and Modernisation at Royal Mail says: “Christmas is the busiest time of the year for Royal Mail and we plan all year round to help ensure we deliver the best possible service to our customers. … …

NJ offiicials: Food stamp assistance for Hurricane Irene victims still availableNorthJersey.comTRENTON – Time is running out for Hurricane Irene flood victims to qualify for food stamp assistance, state Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez announced. People who did not get food stamps before the storm and suffered …and more » More: continued …

Apple Grows To The Sky, Stamps.com A Real ScreamerForbesOne real barn-burner of a stock to keep an eye on is Stamps.com. The company provides postage printing services and its shares hit an all-time high of $25.24 today, but closed at $23.78. Stamps.com has doubled since June, but doesn't appear to …

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While the post office has cut more than 100,000 workers in the last few years it needs to cut more, close offices and find other ways to reduce costs to keep operating. More: continued here