Stamps bludgeon Knights in B.C. semifinal

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Arlington stamps its ticket to TsongasBoston HeraldAll eleven will now be playing for a Division 2 North sectional title on Saturday against top-seeded Danvers after No. 2 Arlington (22-1) advanced following a hard-fought 60-52 victory over No. 3 Tewksbury last night in a D2 North semifinal at a packed …and more »…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Postal Service is heading to the state proclaims itself as the place for lovers to dedicate the 2015 "Love" stamps. More: continued here

State briefs: Dec. 31, 2008Charleston Gazette,  USA –11 hours agoThe first black attorney licensed in West Virginia is among a dozen civil rights pioneers being honored on a set of US stamps. … More: continued here

Walker to propose drug tests for Medicaid, food stampsLa Crosse TribuneMADISON — Some recipients of public benefits, including Medicaid, unemployment and food stamps, would be required to undergo drug testing, under a budget proposal announced Thursday by Gov. Scott Walker. The governor rolled out his "workforce … More: continued here

In Berkshire County, the number of residents applying for food stamps has risen dramatically. The Department of Transitional Assistance in Pittsfield says food stamp applications are up 35 percent over last year. More: continued here

The Fire Arm Blog (press release) (blog) SILENCER SATURDAY #11: Do You Want $500 NFA Tax Stamps?The Fire Arm Blog (press release) (blog)Good morning everyone. Thanks for visiting TFB's Silencer Saturday. Today we unfortunately have to start out with some unpleasant news: There is a bill in the very beginning stages of the U.S. House…