Mailbox ready for winter

Whether you like winter or not, it’s almost here! Make sure your mailbox last through the winter months – here are some tips and tricks to get your mailbox ready for the colder months:

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/180899851.html

Pack your gifts in a box

With the holiday season here, be sure all of your gifts arrive safely. Here are tips on packing a box to assure your package arrives undamaged:

http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm100/preparing-packages.htm

Mailing and Holiday Season

With the holiday season here, Christmas shopping is in full swing! Here are some helpful tips from the United States Postal Service to ensure your gifts arrive safely!

http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2012/pr12_102.htm

USPS Increase

The United States Postal Service is predicting an increase! Nov 8 (Reuters) - The USPS expects package deliveries during the holiday season to jump 20% from last year, as Americans do more shopping online.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/08/usa-postal-holidays-idUSL1E8M8B5720121108

Most expensive election

This election season has set records for political spending. The U.S. Postal Service is the beneficiary of a healthy chunk of that money. Christmas ads and catalogs are to follow after election mail.

http://missoulanews.bigskypress.com/missoula/election/Content?oid=1690390

Mail in the East Coast

The East Coast is finally getting mail! Postal officials have announced that Letter Carriers from Inwood, Arverne, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park and Breezy Point will attempt to make deliveries in the Rockaways.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/7e4f54d590914c40a1fc11686024820c/NY--Superstorm-Postal-Service