Nooksack residents pack meeting to oppose post office closureBellingham HeraldNOOKSACK – Representatives from the US Postal Service met staunch opposition from Nooksack residents who have been frustrated by their mail service and don't want to lose their post office. Nooksack's post office is one of 2000 facilities being …and more » …
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