About 60 million “forever” stamps will be issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which allowed Congress to create an entity aimed at protecting and promoting maritime commerce during times of war and peace. More: continued here
Read More »Grimes post office could be closed
When the U.S. Postal Service announced this week that it will look at approximately 3,700 post offices across the country for possible closure, the community of Grimes was soon abuzz with the news. The town’s rural post office – open since 1883 –… More: continued here
Read More »Rives Post Office included on list for possible closure
From AP, staff reports Financial losses totaling $8 billion last year has prompted the U.S. Postal Service to release a list of 3,653 post offices being considered for possible closure. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps proves he’s CFL best receiver so far this season
Fred Stamps at the Eskimos walk-through practice at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. July 28, 2011. More: continued here
Read More »Doc talk hitting target with Stamps kicker – Calgary Sun
Doc talk hitting target with Stamps kickerCalgary Sun“When I got here, Burke (Dales, the Stamps' punter) suggested I try breathing techniques,” Paredes said. “I tried it a little bit but now that a doctor tells me, I'm doing it a bit more. “I think it's working. I've been doing it …
Read More »Man who tried to sell drone on eBay pleads guilty, Tampa prosecutors say – Tampabay.com
AFP Man who tried to sell drone on eBay pleads guilty, Tampa prosecutors sayTampabay.com… prison on the violation of the Arms Export Control Act. He imported the US military low-altitude aerial surveillance device and then listed the item, known as a "Raven," for $13000 on eBay— which caught the attention …
Read More »Bethlehem says it will fight to keep its post office – Louisville Courier-Journal
Bethlehem says it will fight to keep its post officeLouisville Courier-Journal3:01 am During the Christmas Season the Bethlehem Post Office will hand stamp the Three Wise Men or the Star of Bethlehem on pieces brought to the office or mailed to it for stamping and forwarding. / Ben Zion Hershberg …
Read More »Paskenta post office could be closed
When the U.S. Postal Service announced this week it is reviewing approximately 3,700 post offices across the country for possible closure, the community of Paskenta was soon abuzz with the news. The town’s rural post office is on a list of 112… More: continued here
Read More »Artois Post Office could be closed – Orland Press Register
Artois Post Office could be closedOrland Press RegisterNews that the Artois Post Office could be closed was met with disbelief and unhappiness Thursday by post office box holders. “I'm not cool with that,” Royce Morrison said, as he collected his mail. “It is vital we need it.” Norma Maben said …
Read More »Jim Himes urges postal service to keep Bridgeport, Stamford offices open
Sara Laden picks up her mail from the Barnum post office, on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, Thursday, July 28, 2011. The Barnus station is one of two Bridgeport Post Offices recently targeted for possible closure. More: continued here
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