John Trumbull’s painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is displayed in the U.S. Capitol
Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District lead in scanning
Blog post spotlights how USPS has bound the nation together
Noncareer employees can now apply for Postal Police jobs
USPS historian appears on History Channel podcast
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
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“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
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
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“I was very surprised and impressed when I noticed the special 250th anniversary cancellation mark. I was a part-time USPS employee in Ohio during my college years in the ’60s,...”
— Sandy McHale, Lancaster, KY
The deadline to order semipostal shirts is Aug. 5
Postal Bulletin warns about fraudulent websites
USPS wins award for ‘best route optimization’
Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District on top in scanning
Managers reminded about separation procedure
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
If you are raising money, say nothing about USPS
Another PMG biography is now available
Nathan Kelsey Hall lowered postage rates and was known for fairness in awarding contracts
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“I love watching the documentary clips on new stamps. They bring a smile every time I watch them. The Route 66, the Bald Eagle and the Declaration of Independence videos were very...”
— Valerie Stefanski, Luna Pier, MI
Keep fire extinguishers out of the trash
They can often be refilled, recharged, recycled or exchanged
Heroes
He helped police find a missing child
This letter carrier’s attentiveness led to a safe return