A portrait by the ‘Master of the Embroidered Foliage’ appears on the postage
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
Postal Bulletin looks at Election Mail and Political Mail
WestPac Area, Massachusetts-Rhode Island District on top in scanning
Christmas Cookies wrapping paper now on sale
National PCC Week begins Sept. 28
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
Mail
Featured reader quote
“‘USPS is still delivering for Dolly’ was such a great article. I’m so proud that USPS is instrumental in fulfilling Dolly’s dream. I've got tears in my eyes.”
— Kelly Baker, Santa Clarita, CA
Postal Service dedicates its new Kwanzaa stamp
These employees who stole checks are now in prison
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
USPS to release a new Hanukkah stamp
The ninth design in the series features a colorful dreidel
There are rules about workplace romances
If you are involved with a co-worker who directly or indirectly reports to you, let HR know
Mail
Featured reader quote
“The Christmas Cookies stamps look good enough to eat.”
— Marsha Cotte Neff, Bartlett, IL
This Post Office floats
Lake Winnipesaukee’s mail boat keeps island residents connected
Heroes
He evacuated residents from a burning building
Week in Review
Here’s what Link covered Sept. 20-26
Parton’s legacy of literacy and the passing of a colleague made news
These stamps pay homage to a pioneering photographer
USPS drivers show off their skill in a ‘Roadeo’
People
Central Area communications specialist passes
An employee is remembered and a baker gets a shot at stamp stardom
News Quiz
Schooling along the shoreline
What do you know about the U.S. Coast Guard Academy stamp dedication?
Does it need to get there by Dec. 25? Send it by these dates
Furry critters scurry onto these new stamps
The four designs feature squirrels and chipmunks in winter
She came to the aid of a dog and her pups
This rural carrier saw the family in a field and called rescue volunteers for help
Mail
Featured reader quote
“I went to the Titanic exhibit in Charlotte, NC, mentioned in ‘This postal clerk went down with the ship.’ I was moved by the sacrifice of the mail clerks. No one should ever...”
— Sarah Zimmerman, Bonlee, NC
