AL.com U.S. Postal Service Christmas Eve hours: Many offices close early todayOregonLive.comToday, U.S. Post Offices will close early for the holiday. Here is the rundown from the U.S. Postal Service about hours and collections: Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24; however, many will shorten lobby …
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