As the recession drags on, hunger in Massachusetts appears to be increasing sharply. New requests for referrals to soup kitchens, food pantries or food stamps has jumped dramatically in the past year. WBUR’s Monica Brady-Myerov reports. More: continued here
Read More »No late post office hours on tax day – Providence Eyewitness News
No late post office hours on tax dayProvidence Eyewitness News, RIChristine Dugas, a spokeswoman for USPS, said the number of customers coming to the post office in later hours has dropped dramatically in recent years since many people file their taxes online. However, she said there will still be help for …
Read More »2 men indicted on charges of stealing $682000 in stamps – Baltimore Sun
2 men indicted on charges of stealing $682000 in stampsBaltimore Sun, United StatesAP A federal grand jury has indicted two men on charges of stealing more than $682000 worth of stamps from the Postal Service. The grand jury indicted Marvin Foster, 54, of Rosedale and Kyle Mathias, 23, of Joppa on …
Read More »Hunt for armed post office raider – BBC News
BBC News Hunt for armed post office raiderBBC News, UKStaff at the Duke Street post office in Padstow were threatened with a weapon during the raid, which happened at about 1310 BST. The robber was wearing dark clothing and a red motorcycle helmet with a white strip. Devon and Cornwall Police …
Read More »Small Town VA Post Office Closing – WHSV
Small Town VA Post Office ClosingWHSV, VAThe post office located in a convenience store on Route 20 is closing down for good, which is leaving many customers upset. Customers aren't just standing by and letting the post office close without a fight. Many have written letters to their members … More: …
Read More »Man hurt in post office robbery (BBC News)
A man is assaulted while trying to stop an offender escaping during an armed raid at a post office in Warwickshire. More: continued here
Read More »Last Minute Post Office Tips – WGBA-TV
Last Minute Post Office TipsWGBA-TV, WIIn Green Bay, and throughout the state of Wisconsin, all Post Offices will operate with regularly scheduled retail counter hours on Wednesday, April 15. Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS to find the hours the retail counter is open at any Post Office. … More: continued here
Read More »US STOCKS-Weak retail sales, Goldman hit Wall St; eBay up late – Reuters UK
US STOCKS-Weak retail sales, Goldman hit Wall St; eBay up lateReuters UK, UKBy Ellis Mnyandu NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) – US stocks fell on Tuesday as a surprising drop in retail sales dented hopes the recession was abating and financial shares slid on fears that Goldman Sachs' (GS.N) share offering …
Read More »FedEx trimming fleet (The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
FedEx is cutting back its fleet by 14 planes as a result of continuing weak demand, the company has announced. More: continued here
Read More »US HOT STOCKS: ebay, Intel, CSX Active In Late Trading – Wall Street Journal
US HOT STOCKS: ebay, Intel, CSX Active In Late TradingWall Street JournalAmong the companies whose shares are actively trading in the after-hours session are ebay Inc. (EBAY), Intel Corp. (INTC) and CSX Corp. (CSX). ebay said it plans to separate Internet telephone unit Skype from the company, beginning with an …
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