This year’s theme is ‘Stay Vigilant. Stay Strong. Stay CyberSafe.’
People
Timely threads
A NYC letter carrier is featured for his classic fit and RI employees go recruiting
News Quiz
Postage for a cure
What do you know about the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp?
Columbus Day is Oct. 12
First observed in New York City in 1792, it became a federal holiday in 1971
The new Hanukkah stamp is here
This is the ninth design in the series marking the Jewish holiday
He ordered drugs through the U.S. Mail. Now he’s in prison
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
USPS dedicates Linda McCartney stamps
The photographer’s work was celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC
World Post Day honors ‘enduring example of global cooperation’
Atlantic Area, South Carolina District lead in scanning
Temporary price changes for holiday season take effect
Postal Bulletin looks at Election Mail and Political Mail
New cancellation highlights dog bite prevention
PMG addresses PCCs in new video
Steiner speaks to mailing industry partners in recorded keynote
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
USPS to release new semipostal
The Know the Facts About Fentanyl stamp will raise money to fight drug abuse
Dolly Parton left a legacy of music — and letters
USPS can deny requests for commercial information
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
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
USPS releases its Christmas Cookies stamps — along with a few tasty bites
Heroes
He saw a little boy walking down the road
This rural carrier stayed with the 3-year-old who had wandered away from daycare
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Seasonal stamps and a floating Post Office made news
A new Christmas Madonna and Child stamp is on the way
People
He took the initiative
An employee’s efforts win recognition in Puerto Rico and stamp sales blossom at a WV Post Office
Watch a video about Linda McCartney
Five of the photographer’s images appear on a new set of stamps
News Quiz
More than just silly love songs
What do you know about the newly dedicated Linda McCartney stamps?
This stamp moves to the fore in October
The Breast Cancer Research stamp has raised nearly $100 million since 1998
October is Energy Action Month
USPS is using solar energy to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
They order it and some send it back
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast looks at the online shopping returns process
