Off the Clock
Archives: 2026
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PeopleTaking a package down the road gets customer down the aisle
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News QuizA man of unquestioned integrity
How much do you know about former PMG Nathan Kelsey Hall?
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Brief
These USPS tracking labels are being phased out
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This facility freed up space — and brought in cash
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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
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Brief
Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District lead in scanning
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This historical image has appeared on three stamp releases
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This app opens a window on supply orders
A new dashboard tracks shipments from the Material Distribution Center
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MilestonesAppointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
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Brief
Blog post spotlights how USPS has bound the nation together
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This carrier turned his routes into art
Richard Clarkson’s murals adorn the walls of the New York 2 District Office
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Thinking about working for a USPS contractor?
You have to get prior approval and follow federal ethics rules
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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
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Brief
Noncareer employees can now apply for Postal Police jobs
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HistoryThis Post Office invites visitors to step back in time
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Brief
USPS historian appears on History Channel podcast
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Week in ReviewHere’s what Link covered July 19-25
A 19th-century PMG and a South Dakota volunteer made news
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HeroesHe freed a child from a car seat
The customer’s grandson had become entangled in a shoulder belt
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This employee helps kids get a good night’s sleep
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News QuizPretty — and professional — in pink
What do you know about the Postal Service’s Barbie stamps video?
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Brief
Postal Bulletin warns about fraudulent websites
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Clerk gets prison time after drug sting
He stole packages containing cocaine and sold them to an associate
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How USPS helps those with print disabilities
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explains the Free Matter for the Blind program
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Mail
Featured reader quote
“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
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Brief
USPS wins award for ‘best route optimization’
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Brief
Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District on top in scanning
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The deadline to order semipostal shirts is Aug. 5
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MilestonesAppointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
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July29Datebook
‘PowerPoint — Design Tips and Creating Accessible (508) Presentations’