Its doors closed in April 2008, but the U.S. Post Office has decided that, as of today, Aug. 11, the Harmony Post Office is officially closed and permanently replaced by an already existing outdoor metal box with locking mailboxes. More: continued here
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RI flag featured on new postage stampBoston GlobePROVIDENCE, RI—The Rhode Island state flag is being featured on a new US Postal Service stamp. The stamp, which shows the official state flag and an image of a sailboat, is to be unveiled on Thursday at the Statehouse by Providence Postmaster David …
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Estate sales let shoppers go on a treasure huntTallahassee Democrat (blog)This functioning brass clock from a World War II era Japanese airplane sold on eBay for $1148. Estate sale firms say military items continue to attract interest and good prices. / Special to the Democrat Lynn Ivory looks through the …
Read More »Postman probed over missing mail – BBC News
stv.tv Postman probed over missing mailBBC NewsRoyal Mail bosses in Dundee have suspended a postman after several items of mail – including exam results – went missing. The post should have been delivered to homes in Broughty Ferry on Thursday, the day thousands of teenagers in Scotland were …Postal worker …
Read More »Fun Zone carousel listed on EBay – Daily Pilot
Daily Pilot Fun Zone carousel listed on EBayDaily PilotAmong the iPods, cameras, family heirlooms and bestsellers being auctioned off on EBay, online shoppers can now bid on a Newport Beach landmark: the Balboa Fun Zone carousel. The iconic merry-go-round has … More: continued here
Read More »Loquacious linebacker Juwan Simpson’s return says it all – Montreal Gazette
Loquacious linebacker Juwan Simpson's return says it allMontreal Gazette27 after the Stamps' bye week). Simpson has been buoyed by the performance of the defence, especially after it stifled Hamilton quarterback Kevin Glenn in a 32-20 win over the Tiger-Cats. Which has made things a little easier to stomach. …Stamps fight …
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There may have been no rioting in the Highlands, but no one has been watching the arson and looting of Britain’s cities more closely than the Queen. More: continued here
Read More »Bar-restaurant plan could breathe new life into old Post Office – Bury Times
Bar-restaurant plan could breathe new life into old Post OfficeBury TimesA “RED letter” day beckons for Bury's former post office in Crompton Street, which could reopen as a bar-restaurant 15 years after it closed its doors. And the new owner of the distinctive building is confident that such a development …
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Royal Mail bosses in Dundee suspend a postman after several items of mail – including exam results – went missing. More: continued here
Read More »Postal worker suspended after non-delivery of exam results in Clearwater Park … – Scotland Courier
Scotland Courier Postal worker suspended after non-delivery of exam results in Clearwater Park …Scotland CourierA Dundee East postal worker has been suspended by Royal Mail after several school pupils in Broughty Ferry did not receive their exam results in the post. By Alan Wilson At least five living in the …
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