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Starting in January 2026, you’ll be able to convert money in your traditional (pre-tax) balance to your Roth (after-tax) balance in your TSP account. This is called a “Roth in-plan conversion”. If you don’t have a Roth balance in your TSP account, your first Roth in-plan conversion will create one. If you’re considering doing a … Read more
Over the past two years, the Postal Service has been quietly eliminating the evening collection of mail at thousands post offices, one by one. Rather than going out the same day to a processing center, mail, packages, and Priority items sit overnight in the back of the post office, waiting to be collected the next … Read more
Blaine postal carrier Dave Hamilton, 55, received national recognition for saving a woman from a dog attack earlier this year. Hamilton’s union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, awarded him the “National Hero of the Year” honor in front of 1,500 people during the union’s convention on August 20 in Orlando, Florida. Hamilton was the … Read more
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the USPS Employee Assistance Program is using this time to remind employees and their loved ones about the support it offers. The program, also known as EAP, uses the month to increase awareness of the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide, promoting early intervention and reducing … Read more
A graphic timeline of important dates in the Postal Service’s history has been added to usps.com. The “Time of Our Life: 1775-2025” charts the organization’s 250 years of innovation and growth, beginning with Benjamin Franklin’s appointment as postmaster general in 1775 and ending with 2025’s Eagle in Flight logo for the anniversary.
Labor Day is a special occasion to celebrate the contributions of American workers who play a vital role in our society. Every day, rural carriers ensure that mail reaches its destination, no matter the weather or terrain. We don’t just deliver mail—we connect communities, provide access to information, and bring smiles to the faces of … Read more
A Newcastle mail carrier was recently honored for his part in saving a man from the Sheepscot River in March while on his route on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Alex Tomasello received the Hero Award from the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, a labor union within the U.S. Postal Service representing more than 133,000 members in … Read more
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Audriana Crosby, the 19-year-old rural postal carrier from Loogootee who tragically lost her life in a car accident on Highway 231 on this past Thursday. The family released a statement saying “We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of our beloved Audriana. She was a … Read more