The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
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USPS says changes at Hampden mail facility are on hold – for now
The Postal Service had proposed converting the Hampden facility into a local processing center, which Maine’s delegation strongly opposed.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
A rural post office was told to prioritize Amazon packages. Chaos ensued.
Amazon has increasingly come to rely on postal carriers to make ‘last-mile’ deliveries in harder-to-reach rural locations.
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Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.
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Postal carriers hold rally over delivery delays
Workers demonstrate in front of the Forest Avenue post office in Portland, saying they’re being told to prioritize delivering packages, causing long delays for regular mail.
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Sleigh drivers wanted? Postal Service looks to staff up in time for holidays
A hiring event at a Portland post office highlighted the many open jobs there and across the region. The worker shortage could get more acute as the holidays approach.
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Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Federal judge blocks Postal Service changes blamed for slowing mail
The decision could produce more tumult within the Postal Service just as states start to send out mail ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
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Senate will hold Postal Service hearing with DeJoy on Friday, as mail delay fears grow
The mail service is experiencing delays as a result of policies DeJoy implemented cutting overtime and eliminating extra trips to ensure on-time mail delivery.