Adrienne Burns decided to step up after learning that the veteran’s home was broken into
Don’t bet on it
USPS policy and federal ethics laws prohibit gambling in the workplace
PERF, EAP available to employees affected by disasters
These USPS tracking labels are being phased out
Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District lead in scanning
Blog post spotlights how USPS has bound the nation together
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I love history, and the story, ‘This Post Office invites visitors to step back in time,’ was perfect. This was a fitting memorial to Benjamin Franklin and was a great history...”
— Sharon Blake, Wichita, KS
Keep these bulbs out of the trash
If they contain mercury or other toxic metals, they must be recycled
Heroes
Her customer fell out of a car
This carrier helped a woman who had a broken leg
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered July 26-Aug. 1
The B. Free Franklin Post Office and a series of murals made news
Off the Clock
He did a career 180 but never got off his deck
People
Taking a package down the road gets customer down the aisle
News Quiz
A man of unquestioned integrity
How much do you know about former PMG Nathan Kelsey Hall?
This facility freed up space — and brought in cash
Mail
Featured reader quote
“Regarding the story, ‘This employee helps kids get a good night’s sleep’ — this is compassion and selfless service. It was so heartwarming to read. Kudos to Stacy Douglas...”
— Ravi Sant, Boston, MA
This historical image has appeared on three stamp issuances
This app opens a window on supply orders
A new dashboard tracks shipments from the Material Distribution Center
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
This carrier turned his routes into art
Richard Clarkson’s murals adorn the walls of the New York 2 District
Thinking about working for a USPS contractor?
You have to get prior approval and follow federal ethics rules
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I got my first Barbie when I turned 11, in August 1964. The following December, my sister hid the doll while we were evacuating our house because of the threat of flooding. Barbie...”
— Jessie Allen, Forks of Salmon, CA
History
This Post Office invites visitors to step back in time
Noncareer employees can now apply for Postal Police jobs
USPS historian appears on History Channel podcast
Postal Bulletin warns about fraudulent websites
USPS wins award for ‘best route optimization’
Heroes
He freed a child from a car seat
The customer’s grandson had become entangled in a shoulder belt
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered July 19-25
A 19th-century PMG and a South Dakota volunteer made news
This employee helps kids get a good night’s sleep
News Quiz
Pretty — and professional — in pink
What do you know about the Postal Service’s Barbie stamps video?
Clerk gets prison time after drug sting
He stole packages containing cocaine and sold them to an associate
How USPS helps those with print disabilities
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explains the Free Matter for the Blind program
