Vandemere tries to save its post office from closingNew Bern Sun JournalVANDEMERE — Town leaders here host a Thursday meeting to rally support to save the town's post office. The town has been informed that the US Postal Service is considering closing the longtime outlet and consolidating its services with …
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Globe and Mail Post office workers to go on strike in Montreal as talks drag onCTV.caCanada Post has tried to play the effect of the job action so far. The post office says most of the mail has been moving with minimal delays since rotating strikes started Thursday. There is …
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Darin French was convicted of charges related to the theft of about $1.5 million from people who bought high-end appliances online but never received them. Also, warnings about wedding scams, fraudulent emails and door-to-door magazine sales. Here is a roundup of alleged cons, frauds and schemes to watch out for. …
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At a time when the NFL reportedly is considering allowing teams to cover up seats they can’t sell, the Redskins apparently are physically removing them. Though there’s no indication that the Redskins can’t sell out a venue that, according to the 2010 NFL Record & Fact Book, has a capacity …
Read More »Post office workers to go on strike in Montreal as talks drag on
Quebec’s largest city follows Winnipeg and Hamilton in rotating strikes More: continued here
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VANDEMERE — Town leaders here host a Thursday meeting to rally support to save the town’s post office. The town has been informed that the U.S. Postal Service is considering closing the longtime outlet and consolidating its services with those in Bayboro. More: continued here
Read More »Uneven Growth for Film Studio With a Message – New York Times
New York Times Uneven Growth for Film Studio With a MessageNew York TimesAnd Participant's owner, the eBay co-founder Jeffrey S. Skoll, is still pouring in money. In an interview, Mr. Skoll put the amount he has invested at “hundreds of millions to date, with much more to follow.” Yet Mr. …
Read More »Meetings on possible Homewood, Glenbrook post office closures next month
HOMEWOOD, Calif. — The U.S. Postal Service will hold public meetings in June to discuss the possible closures of the Glenbrook and Homewood post office locations. More: continued here
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Hawke’s Bay Today Stamp of approval for Queen's letterHawke’s Bay TodayHer teacher, Debbie Winter, said receiving the large embossed envelope stamped with "royal mail" only weeks later was unexpected. "We wrote to her just telling her about Nikita's project and why she had chosen that palace, but we didn't expect …
Read More »Residents appeal in bid to prevent Cumberland post office closing – Providence Journal
Residents appeal in bid to prevent Cumberland post office closingProvidence JournalCUMBERLAND — Backed by a petition signed by scores of residents, a Cumberland man who has been a leading voice for saving the Valley Falls post office branch from closure has filed an appeal with the Postal Regulatory Commission. … …
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