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If there’s a spill, report it
Employees must follow the rules about hazardous materials
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Week in ReviewHere’s what Link covered Oct. 4-10
Parton’s continuing fan mail and a dog bite postmark made news
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HeroesHe saw smoke billowing from a window
This letter carrier doused a pan engulfed in flames on a stove
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here
This year’s theme is ‘Stay Vigilant. Stay Strong. Stay CyberSafe.’
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PeopleTimely threads
A NYC letter carrier is featured for his classic fit and RI employees go recruiting
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News QuizPostage for a cure
What do you know about the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp?
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Brief
World Post Day honors ‘enduring example of global cooperation’
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Columbus Day is Oct. 12
First observed in New York City in 1792, it became a federal holiday in 1971
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The new Hanukkah stamp is here
This is the ninth design in the series marking the Jewish holiday
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He ordered drugs through the U.S. Mail. Now he’s in prison
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Mail
Featured reader quote
“I didn’t know there was a floating Post Office — I like how it has kept the island’s people connected for so long and even has its own cancellation stamp. I learned...”
— Nikita Ledgister, Los Angeles
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Brief
Atlantic Area, South Carolina District lead in scanning
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USPS dedicates Linda McCartney stamps
The photographer’s work was celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC
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New cancellation highlights dog bite prevention
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PMG addresses PCCs in new video
Steiner speaks to mailing industry partners in recorded keynote
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MilestonesAppointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
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USPS to release new semipostal
The Know the Facts About Fentanyl stamp will raise money to fight drug abuse
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Dolly Parton left a legacy of music — and letters
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USPS can deny requests for commercial information
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Mail
Featured reader quote
“‘She came to the aid of a dog and her pups’ was very heartwarming to read. Kim Novak has a heart of gold filled with compassion for all beings.”
— Ravi Sant, Boston
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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USPS releases its Christmas Cookies stamps — along with a few tasty bites
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Week in ReviewHere’s what Link covered Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Seasonal stamps and a floating Post Office made news
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Brief
Temporary price changes for holiday season take effect
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HeroesHe saw a little boy walking down the road
This rural carrier stayed with the 3-year-old who had wandered away from daycare
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A new Christmas Madonna and Child stamp is on the way
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PeopleHe took the initiative
An employee’s efforts win recognition in Puerto Rico and stamp sales blossom at a WV Post Office
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Watch a video about Linda McCartney
Five of the photographer’s images appear on a new set of stamps
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News QuizMore than just silly love songs
What do you know about the newly dedicated Linda McCartney stamps?
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Brief
Postal Bulletin looks at Election Mail and Political Mail