Postal Service Focusing on Expensive Products No One Wants – Inside Sources

Postal Service Focusing on Expensive Products No One Wants – Inside Sources

From the article: "... Instead of getting better service or safer deliveries for these higher prices, consumers can continue to expect chronic mail delays, brazen thefts and taxpayer bailouts.

While the agency trots out an array of excuses for its poor performance, it’s clear that its priorities are misplaced. A case in point is the “Connect Local” service, which is supposed to handle small-business deliveries efficiently but is instead hemorrhaging cash. ..."

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OPM Sets Standards for FEHB, New Postal-Only Health Program in 2025

OPM Sets Standards for FEHB, New Postal-Only Health Program in 2025

From the article: "...That law generally requires that FEHB plans with at least 1,500 postal enrollees as of 2023 must participate in the PSHB in 2025, with coverage terms and premiums and other costs paralleling their FEHB offerings. However, those guarantees apply only for the initial year. ..."

Article Reference: www.fedweek.com

Georgia mail carrier found bloodied on garage floor after being attacked by dogs, deputies say

Georgia mail carrier found bloodied on garage floor after being attacked by dogs, deputies say

From the article: "According to an incident report obtained by the Macon Telegraph, the 36-year-old postal carrier was delivering a package to the home in Statesboro on Jan. 19 for the first time and dropped it off by a door. That’s when..."

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Railroad Stations American Commemorative Panel® | USPS.com

Railroad Stations American Commemorative Panel® | USPS.com

From the article: "...Celebrate America’s iconic railroad stations with this new American Commemorative Panel®...Celebrate America’s iconic railroad stations with this new American Commemorative Panel®. The 8½"(W) x 11¼"(H) panel, printed on sturdy card stock, features a brief history of these noteworthy stations, and is accompanied by a strip of five Railroad Stations Forever® stamps in a protective acetate mount. "

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These two USPS employees worked together to aid a co-worker in distress

These two USPS employees worked together to aid a co-worker in distress

From the article: "...Mail Processing Clerk Kenneth Anderson was recently on duty at the Billings, MT, Processing and Distribution Center when he saw a co-worker fall to the floor. The man appeared to be..."

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Donald J Trump Philatelic Catalog Paperback – March 20, 2023

Donald J Trump Philatelic Catalog Paperback – March 20, 2023

From the article: "...Comprehensive listings in color of Donald Trump postage stamps issued by the countries of the world, U S Inaugural covers, Labels and seals, and other philatelic items. Over 200 pages in full color. ..."

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Giant sinkhole nearly swallows postal van in Wilmington

Giant sinkhole nearly swallows postal van in Wilmington

From the article: "...WILMINGTON, Del. - Several residents were evacuated, while others went without water as crews work to fix a sinkhole that partially swallowed up a United States Postal Service van. The sinkhole..."

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Nalcrest - A Florida Retirement Community for Letter Carriers

Nalcrest - A Florida Retirement Community for Letter Carriers

From the article: "...One of the most unique retirement communities in all of Florida is located about an hour outside of Orlando in Polk County. The community’s name is Nalcrest, and the unique thing is that with very few exceptions, all of its residents are retired US Postal workers. ..."

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Weslaco, Texas | Postal worker suffers fractured wrist during robbery, search for suspect underway

Postal worker suffers fractured wrist during robbery, search for suspect underway

From the article: "...Authorities are searching for a man who they say robbed a U.S. postal worker Wednesday afternoon. According to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery occurred at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 1300 block of Isabella Grace Street in rural Weslaco. ..."

Article Reference: www.valleycentral.com

This Idaho postmaster is passionate about restoring coral reefs in the Caribbean

This Idaho postmaster is passionate about restoring coral reefs in the Caribbean

From the article: "...My name is Douglas Lowe and I’m the postmaster in Hope, ID.

When I’m not working, I’m getting ready for my latest scuba diving instructor certificate by practicing in Lake Pend Oreille — a 1,150-foot-deep lake in Idaho’s northern panhandle. I also help teach safety basics to first-time scuba divers and specialty courses to seasoned divers.

I’m up at 5 a.m. every day. I live on a farm with my wife of 34 years..."

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Stamp Collecting | Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Cachet | USPS.com

Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Cachet | USPS.com

From the article: "...Honor the thousands of Japanese Americans who served in World War II with this new cachet.

The #10 envelope features art derived from the Go for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII stamp and includes a Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.

The cachet comes with a protective sleeve. ..."

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