A toxic chemical once used to dry-clean clothes, extinguish fires and even clean collectable stamps was mostly phased out of production more than a decade ago, yet it lingers in Louisville’s air and around the world. More: continued here
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has designated June 6 as a free fishing day. No fishing license or stamps will be required. More: continued here
An Indio Post Office food drive collected 12,000 pounds of food for the FISH Food Bank in Coachella. More: continued here
THE Communication Workers Union has accused the government of playing “political football” with the Postal Services Bill, which sets out plans to part-privatise the Ro More: continued here
When the U.S. Postal Service announced an increase in first class postage from 42 to 44 cents, the Pak Mail Center at 16 North Water St., Byram, decided to offer the public free 2-cent stamps. More: continued here
As the recession peels away thousands of Sonoma County jobs, welfare caseloads and costs are rising at an unprecedented rate, county officials say. Payments to needy county residents – including food stamps, general assistance, cash grants and in-home services – totaled $12.8 million in April, up more than 30 percent from a year ago. More:…
A royal chauffeur was suspended Sunday over allegations he gave undercover reporters a tour of Queen Elizabeth II’s luxury limousines and other sensitive areas of her Buckingham Palace home in exchange for money. More: continued here
NEW YORK (AP) — The online marketplace eBay is eliminating some upfront fees to attract more sellers who occasionally auction items. More: continued here
At Dean Bender Chevrolet, employees waited in anticipation for the 3 p.m. FedEx delivery, said owner Dean Bender. The delivery person showed up on time, carrying only one small package. More: continued here
Undercover reporters have exposed an alleged major Buckingham Palace security breach after being given access to the Queen’s limousine fleet by a royal chauffeur for £1,000. More: continued here