New Stamps

These stamps are sure to dress up your envelopes! The United States Post Office announced its newest stamp designs:

http://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/page/content.detail/id/525852/Postal-Pointers--U-S--Postal-Service-issues-new-stamps.html?nav=5096

A Hot Summer

As mail carriers and residents know, this summer was a hot one! The summer of 2012 will be in the history books as the third-warmest summer on record.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/10/2012-warmest-year-summer-record-breaking_n_1871216.html

Remembering 09/11

As tomorrow marks the anniversary of September 11^th, the post office is honoring Flight 93. The postmark has the image of the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel and is a great way to honor the tragedy.

http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1052791088/Postal-Service-honoring-Flight-93-Stamp-cancellation-will-be-available

Letter Carriers and Dogs

The myth: Letter Carriers and dogs aren't best friends. But about 70 Canada Post workers will be collecting donations for the Sarnia & District Humane Society's outdoor dog run and kennels project. What can be done in the United States?

http://www.theobserver.ca/2012/09/06/letter-carriers-dogs-bury-bone

20 ways to add appeal to your curb

Are you sick of looking outside and seeing the same thing? Add curb appeal to enhance your home and show off your yard. Here are 20 ways to add appeal to your curb:

http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/exteriors/curb-appeal/ways-to-add-curb-appeal/

United States Post Office

Does your organization travel 4 million miles in 6 days? The United States Post Office travels on average 4 million miles a week and handles 563 million pieces of mail. What a busy week!

https://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/03/28