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Fire Destroys Winthrop Post Office and Its ContentsU.S. News & World ReportWINTHROP, Maine (AP) — Officials say a fire swept through the post office in downtown Winthrop, destroying both the building and the pieces of mail that were inside. Crews say the blaze began around 9 a.m. Tuesday. A clerk …

Alton Telegraph The Telegraph | Alton City Council approves TIF money for old post …Alton TelegraphALTON — Aldermen Wednesday approved just one ordinance, which prohibits guests from consuming alcohol brought into restaurants and banquet facilities …and more » More: continued here

PaymentsSource Mastercard, Canada's post office issue prepaid travel cardPaymentsSourceCanada Post, the country's primary postal service provider, is partnering with MasterCard to provide travelers with a contactless chip-and-PIN Cash Passport card for multicurrency payments with an eye on underbanked users. Cash Passport will allow …and more » More: continued here

WSAU Online posting offers to sell food stampsWSAUWAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Reports of someone selling their food stamps on Facebook has the attention of the Wausau Police Department and Marathon County Department of Social Services. The person posted on the Wausau Online Garage Sale …and more » More: continued here

CampaignLive Pitch update: Dept for Transport, Center Parcs, NSPCC, eBay, TyphooCampaignLiveDDB Berlin is eBay's creative agency in Italy and Germany, while Adam & Eve/DDB provides creative support in the UK. Typhoo has appointed McCann Manchester on a project basis after a competitive pitch. Media Reach created its most recent campaign … …

Lifehacker How to Buy a Bicycle Off eBay Without Getting Hosed – LifehackerLifehackereBay is hands down one of the cheapest, easiest ways to shop for a used bicycle. However, dropping a bunch of cash on something you can't see is always …and more » More: continued here

Ask SAM: How do I get stamps appraised?Winston-Salem JournalAnswer: Your best bet is to take the items to a meeting of the Winston-Salem Stamp Club. They meet on the last Tuesday of each month at Miller Park Recreation Center, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the club may be interested …

Alton Telegraph Alton City Council approves TIF money for old post office workAlton TelegraphALTON — Aldermen Wednesday approved just one ordinance, which prohibits guests from consuming alcohol brought into restaurants and banquet facilities not having liquor licenses. The remaining meeting business, for the most part, was a validation of …and more » …

Annual stamp show to celebrate state's 150th birthdayLincoln Journal StarThe club will give away several hundred special envelopes and stamps commemorating Nebraska's 100th anniversary in 1967. The U.S. Postal Service produced them 50 years ago, and the club recently received hundreds of copies as a gift. First-come … More: continued here

Bloomberg Why Is EBay Returning to China? – Bloomberg ViewBloombergAbout a decade ago, EBay Inc. made a legendary retreat from the Chinese auction business in the face of growing local competition. It was a defeat so …and more » More: continued here