Thursday, January 11, 2024

This postmaster shares her love of the Chesapeake

"My name is Theresa Smith — I go by “T” — and I’m the postmaster for Solomons, MD, a very rural, water-driven community with a small-town vibe. Everyone knows everybody else. I come by my love of the water naturally. My father was in the Navy for 35 years..."    


This Article is From: news.usps.com


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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The USPS employee news website has a new look

"... the Postal Service’s employee news website gets a fresh look and feel. We’re adding some new features, such as “Datebook” — a look at forthcoming USPS events — and streamlining other titles (“Heroes’ Corner” is now “Heroes,” for example). We’re also organizing our columns and stories so they’re easier to find and improving our search function. ..."   
Source: news.usps.com


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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Postal Retirees | When will i get my 2023 1099-R from OPM to file my taxes?

Postal Retirees | When will i get my 2023 1099-R from OPM to file my taxes?

1099-R
Article Excerpt: "Watch the mail in late January for your 1099R. OPM will mail your 1099R in the last week of January, using the address they have on file for you as of the second week of December. If you have not received your 1099R by the first week of February, they may not have your current address. Sign in to Services Online or call us at 1-888-767-6738 to update your mailing address. Your 1099Rs will be available online on Services Online by January 31. You can print the current year and two previous years’ 1099Rs on Services Online, using these instructions. ..."



Resource: www.opm.gov

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Employee is a court-appointed special advocate

"...Vince Cortez, a USPS employee development specialist in Corpus Christi, TX , described his work as a court-appointed special advocate for abused or neglected children in a recent issue of The Eagle. ..."    


This Article is From: usps.com


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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

On Prime Video | Postal

On Prime Video | Postal
"...Living on Social Security and unemployed, Dude desperately seeks employment, but instead finds a life of violent action and adventure when he teams up with a financially strapped cult leader and his uncle Dave, in an effort to rip off an amusement park, only to find that the Taliban are trying the same heist simultaneously..."    


This Article is From: Amazon


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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

What days will the mail not run in 2024?

"The USPS recognizes 10 official holidays...Post offices are closed and mail may not be delivered on these holidays:"    


This Article is From: www.newsnationnow.com


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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Massachusetts | Mail carrier attacked and robbed at Randolph apartment complex

"...a U.S. Postal Service worker was physically assaulted at Rosemont Square in Randolph, Massachusetts, by two male suspects who stole an arrow key ..."    


This Article is From: www.nbcboston.com


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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Vikings season ticket holder gifts seats to postal worker, wife after social media ask

"..."I'm like, this would be such a cool Christmas gift. I'm going to throw it out to the universe. My husband is such a hardworking postal carrier. Let's see if there are any 'Purple Santas' out there who can bless us with some tickets," said Alissa Postal. ...Shortly after she posted on X, a season ticket holder named Andy Sowle, who was a complete stranger to them, responded and gifted his seats, saying, "Thank your husband for all the hard work that goes unnoticed this time of year." "    


This Article is From: www.cbsnews.com


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Monday, December 25, 2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Twenty employees at Kansas City post office (North 51st Street and Leavenworth Road) under investigation for Amazon Thefts

"...Kansas City, Kan. – Twenty employees at one Kansas City metro post office are under investigation after hundreds of Amazon packages went missing, according to a source who was once employed there. ...Amazon said it had no way of knowing how many packages had been taken. The biggest disruption, so far, has been to people"    


This Article is From: fox4kc.com


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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Maine should be aware of postal service’s 'move' plans

"...for consideration to move some mail processing operations from Eastern Maine P&DC to Southern Maine P&DC. This would cause even further delays in mail delivery service to all Maine businesses and residents in eastern and northern Maine. This would only be a temporary move in operations until the rest of the “Delivering for America” plan is implemented. Once the construction of the Regional Processing & Distribution Center in Massachusetts is completed, then all of mail in Maine will be sent to Massachusetts to be processed. This includes all local mail. ..."    


This Article is From: www.centralmaine.com


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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Postal Service Moving Mail Processing To Denver From Cheyenne

"...The United States Postal Service is spending $40 billion to “modernize” the nation’s postal system. That’s going to mean moving some mail processing operations to Denver from Cheyenne, and it could mean losing your local postmark unless you ask for it. ..."    


This Article is From: cowboystatedaily.com


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Sunday, December 10, 2023

2024 Save Manatees Stamp: Celebrating Florida’s Gentle Giants

2024 Manatee Stamp
"...The U.S. Postal Service has recently introduced a special Save Manatees stamp. It’s a beautiful and meaningful way to contribute to the conservation efforts of Florida’s iconic marine mammal. The Save Manatees 32-cent stamps are available on March 27, 2024. ..."    


This Article is From: authenticflorida.com


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USPS releases schedules for Post Offices, blue boxes

"The Postal Service has announced holiday plans for Post Offices and blue collection boxes.

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve: This year, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 both fall on a Sunday, when normal closures apply. There are currently no plans for limited hours on Saturday, Dec. 23, or Saturday, Dec. 30.

There are no plans for early blue box collection times on Dec. 23 or Dec. 30.

Customers who are unable to mail items before the scheduled collection box pickup times on Dec. 23 should use the online Postal Locator tool to find Post Offices that may be open late.

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day: Post Offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1. Blue collection boxes will not be serviced these days and there are no residential or business deliveries — except for Priority Mail Express.

Post Offices will be open for business and regular mail delivery resumes on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Blue collection boxes are not serviced on Sundays of federal holidays.

The USPS Holiday Newsroom has additional resources, including recommended holiday shipping and mailing dates, tools and expert advice. ..."    


This Article is From: usps.com


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Be Sure To Keep Your Address Updated With OPM to Receive The Latest Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) and Plan Information

"...We use your mailing address for all official OPM correspondence and documents. To change your mailing address..."    


This Article is From: www.opm.gov


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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

USPS | Avoid quarantine | iPhone, iPad users must update operating system

"...Postal Service employees who have a USPS-issued iPhone or iPad must update the operating system or their device will be quarantined, starting Dec. 13. Apple released the operating system update — called iOS 17.1.2 — Nov. 30. The update is available through the iPhone or iPad’s Settings app. ...“This action is necessary to safeguard against cyberthreats,” said Heather Dyer, chief information security officer."    


This Article is From: usps.com


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Monday, December 4, 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023

U.S. 2024 Love stamp to be issued Jan. 12 in Romance, Ark.

2024 USPS stamp program
"...The United States Postal Service will kick off its 2024 stamp program Jan. 12 in Romance, Ark., with the issuance of a nondenominated (66¢) Love stamp featuring a stylized image of a soaring bird holding an envelope sealed with a valentine heart in its beak. ..."    


This Article is From: www.linns.com


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