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    Feb 23, 2023, 08:15 AM

    School bus drivers praised on South Carolina postmark

    by Molly Goad
    Various essential workers have been featured on postmarks over the years.

  • united-states-2022-james-webb-space-telescope-stamp
    Feb 20, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Space Foundation to honor USPS for space-themed stamps

    by Linn’s Staff
    The award will be presented April 17 during the opening ceremonies of the foundation’s Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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    Feb 14, 2023, 13:00 PM

    Postal Service to launch USPS Ground Advantage service July 9

    by Charles Snee
    The new service will feature two-day to five-day delivery service standards for packages that weigh up to 70 pounds.

  • bliss-new-york-hand-heart-pictorial-postmark
    Jan 31, 2023, 10:00 AM

    Send a ‘sweet, simple message’ with a postmark from Bliss, N.Y.

    by Molly Goad
    A second postmark offering sentiments of love comes from Romeo, Mich.

  • loveland-colorado-conversation-hearts-valentine
    Jan 24, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Send affection with a conversation hearts postmark

    by Molly Goad
    The valentine remailing program in Loveland, Colo., has been spreading the love for 77 years.

  • royal-mail-logo
    Jan 19, 2023, 10:49 AM

    Royal Mail resumes export of international mail

    by David Hartwig
    On Jan. 18 Great Britain’s Royal Mail resumed the export of international mail that does not require a customs declaration.

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    Jan 18, 2023, 11:23 AM

    Cyber incident continues for Royal Mail

    by David Hartwig
    Great Britain’s Royal Mail has reported a cyber incident and is temporarily unable to send international mail. The disruption may have been caused by Russian criminals using ransomware.

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    Jan 13, 2023, 12:04 PM

    Royal Mail experiences cyber incident

    by David Hartwig
    Great Britain’s Royal Mail has reported a cyber incident and is temporarily unable to send international mail.

  • united-states-postal-service-logo
    Jan 6, 2023, 12:00 PM

    Postal issues may take back seat under new House leadership

    by Bill McAllister
    Republicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee have been highly protective of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and his Delivering for America plan.

  • ventura-county-philatelic-society-otter-postmark
    Dec 22, 2022, 13:12 PM

    Snowy otter cancel honors America’s underwater parks

    by Molly Goad
    The Ventura County Philatelic Society in Ventura, Calif., sponsored the postmark in conjunction with its annual Youth Stamp Fair.

  • usps-electric-trucks
    Dec 21, 2022, 11:00 AM

    USPS agrees to boost purchase of electric trucks

    by Bill McAllister
    All of the Next Generation trucks to be delivered in 2026 and afterward are to be electric, the USPS said.

  • pat-kaake-angel-station-pictorial-cancel
    Dec 9, 2022, 12:00 PM

    The angel who saved a small-town post office

    by Molly Goad
    This year marks the 26th folksy angel design created by local artist Pat Kaake.

  • united-states-2022-flags-stamp
    Dec 6, 2022, 12:00 PM

    U.S. first-class stamp to cost 63¢ beginning Jan. 22

    by Bill McAllister
    Overall, increases for first-class mail, marketing mail, periodicals, package services and special services will be about 4.2 percent, the USPS said.

  • north-pole-new-york-christmas-pictorial-postmark
    Dec 2, 2022, 10:02 AM

    Animals prepare for holidays on North Pole, N.Y., cancel

    by Molly Goad
    The subject of a holiday postmark from Wilmington, N.Y., is a charming winter scene full of forest animals.

  • united-states-postal-service-blue-mail-collection-box
    Nov 29, 2022, 11:00 AM

    Postal Inspection Service numbers confirm sharp rise in mail thefts

    by Bill McAllister
    Lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a measure that would require a barcode on all mail-in ballots for federal elections.

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    Nov 24, 2022, 10:00 AM

    Postal Service faces skepticism from House lawmakers

    by Bill McAllister
    The hearing probably was one of the last the House of Representatives will hold on a postal issue while it is under Democratic control.

  • united-states-postal-service-logo
    Nov 17, 2022, 12:30 PM

    USPS increases shipping prices for parcels

    by Bill McAllister
    The new rates are subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission.

  • united-states-postal-service-logo
    Nov 16, 2022, 12:00 PM

    USPS posts profit in 2022, warns big losses are coming

    by Bill McAllister
    Volumes dropped for most mail categories in fiscal year 2022, but revenues for all types of mail increased thanks to higher postage costs.

  • united-states-postal-service-american-history-book
    Nov 15, 2022, 09:51 AM

    Updates made to USPS history publication

    by Jay Bigalke
    The full-color, 156-page softcover book is available both in print and online.

  • plymouth-400-legacy-cornucopia-postmark
    Nov 14, 2022, 13:00 PM

    Send gratitude with Plymouth, Mass., postmark

    by Molly Goad
    Thanksgiving-themed pictorial postmarks have been made available by the Plymouth 400 Legacy.

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