BANGOR, Maine — The U.S. Postal Service this week issued a request for proposals from owners of property — preferably downtown — that could serve as a home for the Bangor post office. More: continued here
Read More »FAA investigates FedEx close call (Moldova.org)
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two FedEx planes flying over Memphis.The mistake occurred Feb. 21 as FedEx flights 527 and 257 were preparing for simultaneous takeoff on parallel runways, the Memphis Commercial Appeal said Thursday.The newspaper said it appears both the pilot and air traffic …
Read More »FedEx officials investigate plane problem after South Bend landing (22 WSBT South Bend)
SOUTH BEND — South Bend Regional Airport officials dispelled concerns about a FedEx plane’s landing and a possible fuel leak. More: continued here
Read More »eBay Settles Patent Battle with MercExchang (DesignTechnica)
Online auction house eBay has decided to settle a patent dispute with MercExchange dating back to 2001, buying all three patents for an undisclosed amount. More: continued here
Read More »Town protest at Post Office plan – BBC News
Town protest at Post Office planBBC News, UK –2 minutes agoSome 30 branches in Somerset were earmarked for closure earlier in the week by the Post Office. One protest, in the morning, is outside the Windmill Hill … More: continued here
Read More »Chicago Politician Takes Food Stamp Challenge – FOXNews
Chicago Politician Takes Food Stamp ChallengeFOXNews –4 hours agoCHICAGO — A Chicago alderman recently took a weeklong challenge to survive on food stamps to see firsthand how more than a million people in Illinois live … More: continued here
Read More »Post Office re-opens at The Market Shops at Sandestin (Walton Sun News)
The United States Post Office Contract Unit in The Market Shops at Sandestin is now open for business in Suite 25. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility is closed on Sundays and …
Read More »New Owain Glyndwr stamp unveiled (BBC News)
Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr features on a new set of stamps celebrating the royal houses of the British monarchy. More: continued here
Read More »2 suspects arrested in alleged county Social Services fraud (Santa Maria Times)
A former Santa Barbara County employee and a public assistance recipient were arrested on suspicion of defrauding the county Department of Social Services of more than $61,000 in cash aid, food stamps, childcare and Medi-Cal services. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx planes get too close on takeoff (MSNBC)
Two FedEx jets got too close to each other on takeoff from the Memphis airport last week because of confusion over flight numbers for the planes, a Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said. More: continued here
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