On Vacation? Hold your Mail

With the weather getting warmer, vacations are being planned. Be sure if you are gone for an extended amount of time to get your mail held. Find more information and request a hold:

https://holdmail.usps.com/holdmail/

It's Back!

It's Back! Help eliminate hunger by participating in the 2013 Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday, May11th. Leave no-perishable items outside for collection!

http://longislandvolunteercenter.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-saturday-may-11-2013-remember-to-leave-your-non-perishable-donations-at-your-mailbox-this-saturday/

Protect your Mailbox from Winter

Harsh winter weather takes a toll on your mailbox and replacing mailboxes after every winter gets expensive! Postal authorities and county road officials offer some advice for reducing potential for such damage in the future. Keep your mailbox protected and looking nice!

http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-a-mailbox-for-all-seasons-officials-offer-installation-tips-20130410,0,1477464.story

How many days for mail delivery?

The United States Postal Service may continue Saturday delivery. The Government Accountability Office said that the USPS does not have the ability to cut mail delivery to 5 days a week. What do you want, delivery 5 or 6 days a week?

http://peachtreecorners.patch.com/articles/u-s-post-office-may-continue-saturday-deliveries

Day in the life: Postal Worker

Ever wonder what it takes to be a postal service worker for a day? Angi Anguiano shares what it was like on her first day and what she does each day:

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1959359351/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-U-S-Postal-Service-worker

Mailbox Damages from the Plow

Do you have a mailbox that got damaged from the plow? Contact your local municipalities to see if they will cover the damages.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/03/07/heavy-wet-winter-wallop-creates-problems.html

Mailman Saves Dog!

From delivering letters and packages to help saving a dog, letter carriers do it all! While on his route, this mailman heard a commotion and jumped right in to help. The owner calls the mailman and friend her heroes and thanks them for saving her furry friend!

http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20130227/HENDERSONVILLE01/302270137/Mailman-delivers-help-dog