UN International Dance Day stamps show dances from around the worldLinn’s Stamp NewsSix dances from around the world are displayed on the United Nations Postal Administration's International Dance Day stamps. The stamps are being issued April 29, International Dance Day, in panes of six. Established in 1982 by the International …
Read More »Police: Three Men Rob West Haven Post Office – Hartford Courant
Police: Three Men Rob West Haven Post OfficeHartford CourantWest Haven police Lt. Robert Proto says three masked men dressed in black entered the branch post office on Farwell Street at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, vaulted the counter and stole cash boxes before fleeing on foot toward a residential neighborhood.and more » …
Read More »NH man sentenced for cashing in stolen stamps – The Union Leader
NH man sentenced for cashing in stolen stampsThe Union LeaderAccording to U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, from May 18 to June 17, 2014, Fields used bad checks to buy postage stamps at various post offices in Portland, Maine and Manchester. He had opened a bank account using counterfeit checks, then …
Read More »Police: 3 armed men rob Connecticut post office – Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
Police: 3 armed men rob Connecticut post officeBristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Connecticut post office. West Haven police Sgt. David Tammaro says three armed men dressed in black entered the post office at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, …
Read More »Plan to turn old Post Office into homes – Batley News
Plan to turn old Post Office into homesBatley NewsThe former Post Office closed following its inclusion on a list of services facing the chop in 2008. Others included were services at 40 Lowood Lane in Birstall, 49 Soothill Lane, Batley, and 88 Halifax Road, Staincliffe. Public consultation on the … …
Read More »Pia Wurtzbach receives framed stamps in her honor – Philippine Star
Philippine Star Pia Wurtzbach receives framed stamps in her honorPhilippine StarMANILA, Philippines – 2015 Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach personally received the framed stamps (consisting of a full sheet of 24 stamps and a First Day Cover with a stamp) from Postmaster General Joel Otarra last April 18 during the …
Read More »Somersworth man jailed for stealing $22K worth of stamps – WCVB Boston
WCVB Boston Somersworth man jailed for stealing $22K worth of stampsWCVB BostonSOMERSWORTH, N.H. —A Somersworth man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing more than $22,000 of stamps, federal investigators announced Wednesday. Kevin Fields admitted in court that he used counterfeit checks to buy stamps in New …Former Somersworth …
Read More »Royal Mail strike in support of sacked colleague could hit Holyrood election postal vote – Herald Scotland
Herald Scotland Royal Mail strike in support of sacked colleague could hit Holyrood election postal voteHerald ScotlandA POSTAL workers strike across a large part of Scotland could impact on the postal vote before the May 5 Holyrood elections, it has emerged. Urgent talks are being sought to avert the postal …
Read More »Billingborough post office to close for refurbishment – Sleaford Today
Sleaford Today Billingborough post office to close for refurbishmentSleaford TodayAs a result, the Post Office counter opening hours will increase by an extra 13 hours and 30 minutes a week ensuring that the branch is more convenient for users with more choice of times to visit. The Post Office service …
Read More »Report: 41000 lost food stamps in Wisconsin last year – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minneapolis Star Tribune Report: 41000 lost food stamps in Wisconsin last yearMinneapolis Star TribuneScott Walker's administration says more than 41,000 people lost access to food stamps in the first year of a new state law requiring them to seek employment. The state Department of Health Services report also shows that …
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