When the United States Post Office was created in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress, it was made part of the presidential cabinet and, believe it or not, the postmaster general was in the presidential line of succession (albeit last in line). More: continued here
Read More »You can now use food stamps, debit cards at farmers market – State-Journal.com
You can now use food stamps, debit cards at farmers marketState-Journal.com, KYBy Maggie Greene The Franklin County Farmers Market is one of five in the state to allow the use of food stamps and debit cards. Market organizers say they hope the program, funded by the Kentucky Farmers Market Association, makes …
Read More »EBay May Sell More Luxury Goods Under Draft EU Rules – Bloomberg
EBay May Sell More Luxury Goods Under Draft EU RulesBloombergBy Matthew Newman May 8 (Bloomberg) — EBay Inc.'s traders may have fewer restrictions on selling luxury goods under European Union regulators' plans to break down barriers to Internet sales. The European Commission, the 27-nation EU's antitrust … More: continued here
Read More »Simpsons stamps a big hit in Springfield, Vt. (Boston Globe)
The debut of “Simpsons” stamps was a big hit in the Vermont town that claims the cartoon family as its own. More: continued here
Read More »MINNESOTA: Springfield residents celebrate Simpsons stamps (Aberdeen American News)
SPRINGFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Even the postmaster got into the act as the post office in the Minnesota town of Springfield celebrated the new ‘‘Simpsons’’ U.S. postage stamps…. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx closing Keene, NH, terminal (WCAX-TV Vermont)
Associated Press – May 8, 2009 4:25 PM ET KEENE, N.H. (AP) – FedEx says it will close its Keene, N.H., facility in September. FedEx says delivery service should not be affected, because… More: continued here
Read More »Stamp price to increase – Carlisle Sentinel
Stamp price to increaseCarlisle Sentinel, PABy Andrea Ciccocioppo, Sentinel Reporter, May 8, 2009 On Monday, forever is going to get a little more expensive — at least if you buy it at the post office in stamp form. “I've gotten quite a few calls the past two weeks,” said Doug French, …
Read More »Minn. post office celebrates new 'Simpsons' stamp – WCCO
Sydney Morning Herald Minn. post office celebrates new 'Simpsons' stampWCCO, MN(AP) Even the postmaster got into the act as the post office in the Minnesota town of Springfield celebrated the new ''Simpsons'' US postage stamps. Postmaster Mary Larson wore her blueish hair up in the style of Marge Simpson. …'Simpsons' stamps …
Read More »Havelock post office wins award – Havelock News
Havelock post office wins awardHavelock News, NCBy Drew C. Wilson Employees at the post office in Havelock received recognition for achievements in safety Friday morning. The installation's Volunteer Protection Program received the New Star Award from the Occupational Safety and Health … More: continued here
Read More »Havelock post office wins award – ENC Today
Havelock post office wins awardENC Today, NCBy Drew C. Wilson Employees at the post office in Havelock received recognition for achievements in safety Friday morning. The installation's Volunteer Protection Program received the New Star Award from the Occupational Safety and Health … More: continued here
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