Anglers, bait your hooksProvidence JournalAny angler 15 and older must have a 2011 fishing license, which is $18 for residents and current members of the armed forces, $36 for nonresidents and $16 for a tourist 3-day license. Fishing also requires a Trout Conservation Stamp, which is $5.50. …and more » More: …
Read More »Putting a stamp on history – Moorestown Sun
Putting a stamp on historyMoorestown SunStudents from the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia were honored at the National Museum of American Jewish History for their unique stamp designs of the Only in America Gallery/Hall of Fame Honorees. These include such distinguished Jewish …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Nooksack residents pack meeting to oppose post office closure – Bellingham Herald
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 » …
Read More »Cumberland residents rally in support of their little post office
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Read More »Government shutdown 101: What does it mean for welfare and food stamps? – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor Government shutdown 101: What does it mean for welfare and food stamps?Christian Science MonitorPhillip Castillo works at a farmer's market vegetable stand that accepts food stamp tokens, in this 2008 photo from Schenectady, NY Many social-welfare programs like food stamps are administered by the states but funded …
Read More »Deadly drive-by shooting near S. Side post office – ABC7Chicago.com
Chicago Tribune Deadly drive-by shooting near S. Side post officeABC7Chicago.comPolice say it happened around 5 pm There appears to have been three victims shot right in the middle of the intersection at 46th and Cottage Grove in front of a post office. Police said two of the wounded victims were …
Read More »Cumberland residents rally in support of their ‘little post office’ – Providence Journal
Providence Journal Cumberland residents rally in support of their 'little post office'Providence JournalThe US Postal Service is expected to make a decision in 30 to 60 days on the future of the Valley Falls post office, above, in Cumberland. CUMBERLAND –– One after another, they spoke in defense of their …
Read More »FedEx project wins national Phoenix Award
The transformation of the former Alcoa-Reynolds Aluminum plant property into the home of a FedEx Ground distribution center in Troutdale was recognized this week as the country’s most impressive brownfield redevelopment project in 2010. The Port of Portland, Alcoa and FedEx received the … More: continued here
Read More »Pacific nation’s William and Kate stamps raise eyebrows – Auction Central News
Financial Times Pacific nation's William and Kate stamps raise eyebrowsAuction Central NewsWritten by AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – The Pacific nation of Niue has printed unusual commemorative stamps for Britain's royal wedding: an image of Prince William and Kate Middleton with perforations that split the couple down the middle. …
Read More »Merced man pleads guilty to counterfeiting stamps – San Jose Mercury News
Merced man pleads guilty to counterfeiting stampsSan Jose Mercury NewsA Merced man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to making and selling counterfeit postage stamps. As part of a plea deal, federal prosecutors say David Bigelow Jr. pleaded guilty Friday to counterfeiting postage stamps and mail …
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