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Postal Service to Attempt to Deliver Mail to Thawed Out Areas Wednesday

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Postal service to attempt to deliver mail to thawed out areas Wednesday Sand Mountain residents can start checking their mail again. Read more on The Sand Mountain Reporter Tags: Mail, service, sand mountain, Postal, mountain residents

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U.S. Postal Service Announces Shipping Prices for 2011

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WASHINGTON — The simpler way to ship – with Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes from the U.S. Postal Service – is set to extend its popularity with consumers and shippers in the new year when new prices take effect. Prices for Priority Mail, Express Mail and other Shipping Services will change Jan. 2, 2011. Read [...]

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Turtle Smugglers Face 20 Years in Jail

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Turtle smugglers face 20 years in jail Two Japanese men have been arrested for attempting to smuggle more than 50 live rare turtles into the US. Read more on Sky News Australia Tags: sky news australia, News, jail, japanese men, sky news, Australia

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Postmaster General Restructures U.S. Postal Service

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WASHINGTON — A 16 percent reduction to the officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units and closing one Area office are among steps taken today by Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe to create a leaner, faster, smarter U.S. Postal Service. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: General, service, U.S., Restructures, Postal, Postmaster

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Fort Collins Post Office Stamped for Change

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Fort Collins Post Office stamped for change Facing serious budget constraints, the United States Postal Service is looking to cut costs and rein in spending wherever possible, including in Fort Collins. The USPS is considering relocating operations from the downtown Fort Collins post office, 301 S. Howes St. Read more on The Fort Collins Coloradoan [...]

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Public Meeting to Discuss Post Office Consolidation

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Public Meeting To Discuss Post Office Consolidation The United States Postal Service is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposal to transfer processing operations from Bristol to Johnson City. Read more on WCYB 5 Tri-Cities Tags: service, office consolidation, Post

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Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes Make Their Debut

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is ringing in the new year with an expedited package delivery service that provides a simpler way to ship to regional destinations. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: service, priority mail, package delivery service, Regional, u s postal service, package

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Postal Officials Still Favor Annex Over Downtown

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Postal officials still favor annex over downtown As expected, officials with the United States Postal Service told the Healdsburg City Council on Monday night that they would not recommend rebuilding or reopening a downtown post office. Read more on The Healdsburg Tribune Tags: Council, service, united states postal service, Monday, healdsburg tribune, states postal service

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Postal Service Ends 2010 With $8.5 Billion Loss

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today reported its 2010 financial results, showing a net loss of $8.5 billion for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: service, Postal, 2010, loss, Billion

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Postal Service to Issue ‘Forever’ Stamps

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Postal Service to Issue ‘Forever’ Stamps This year, nearly every new first-class stamp will bear the word “Forever” in place of a price and will remain valid regardless of any rate increases. Read more on New York Times Tags: postal service, class stamp, new york times

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Long Line

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Long line Standing in line at the post office is nothing out of the ordinary, but lately it seems the wait has been quite a bit longer than usual. In the past couple of weeks the United States Postal Service of Williston has seen a large increase in customers mailing and picking up packages. Read [...]

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Create Customized Cards, Produce Personalized Postage

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WASHINGTON — Turn precious digital photos into greeting cards and postage stamps with a simple click of the mouse. Create a treasured holiday greeting at usps.com without ever leaving the house. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: Postage, holiday greeting, service article, holiday, Personalized, postage stamps

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2011 Stamp Program Debuts

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WASHINGTON — From a former U.S. president to legends of Latin music to the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500-mile auto race to the garden of love, the 2011 commemorative stamp program has something for everyone. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: President, commemorative stamp program, Music, anniversary, indianapolis 500, 100th anniversary

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Post Offices Open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

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WASHINGTON — All Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Friday, Dec. 31, but most will have shortened retail lobby hours and close at noon. Mail delivery for Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 is not affected by the change. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: [...]

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U.S. Postal Service to Expand Simplified Addressing for Businesses

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WASHINGTON — In a move that is expected to help businesses grow — especially small businesses who currently don’t use the mail because they can’t afford it — and garner millions of dollars in new revenue for the U.S. Postal Service, the agency announced today that it is easing the rules on simplified addressing to [...]

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Postmaster General Announces Executive Leadership Team

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WASHINGTON – Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe today announced the top executives who will work directly with him in creating a more profitable, nimble U.S. Postal Service, able to compete aggressively in the marketplace and provide exemplary customer service. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: Executive, Postmaster, Leadership, team, Announces, General

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U.S. Postal Service Ready for Busiest Mailing Day

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WASHINGTON — Monday, Dec. 20, marks the Postal Service’s busiest mailing day of the year with more than 800 million pieces of mail expected to enter the system. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: Mailing, service article, million pieces

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Holiday Classics at a Post Office Near You

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WASHINGTON — Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Hermey the Elf. The U.S. Postal Service delivers a perfect holiday playlist with the Let It Snow CD and a classic holiday favorite with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer® on DVD. The Postal Service makes it easy to wrap up the magic of [...]

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A Holiday Gift to Business Mailers Courtesy of the Postal Service

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WASHINGTON — Business mailers across the nation will receive a special holiday gift from the U.S. Postal Service this season with the issuance of two, new, First-Class Mail Forever stamps on coils. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: first class mail, business, service, Gift, u s postal service, business mailers

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U.S. Postal Service Revamps ‘How-To’ Direct Mail Website

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WASHINGTON — Embracing electronic technology to promote the use of direct mail, the U.S. Postal Service recently revamped the companion website to Deliver, its magazine for marketers. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: mail website, service, Technology, service article, u s postal service, Direct

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