Among Norwegians Syttende Mai, or Constitution Day, is the national day of Norway and is an official public holiday observed on May 17 each year.

The board reported that Steiner will assume his new position in July, following successful completion of ethics and security clearance processes.

The changes, which have been approved by the Postal Service’s board of governors, must be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission.

To celebrate the centennial of its founding, the Lincoln County Public Library in Lincolnton, N.C., offered a postmark on May 3.

The National Postal Forum, which opened April 27 and ran through April 30 this year, brings together thousands of businesses, mailing industry leaders and technology providers.

If approved by the board of governors, Steiner would replace Louis DeJoy, who resigned as postmaster general on March 24.

To honor this milestone, the Postal Service has introduced a new “Eagle in Flight” symbol.

This strategy aimed to pinpoint where and why delays occur, particularly those affecting subscribers in rural areas.

Originally created at a time when parcel post volume was growing rapidly, special handling filled a critical need for more delicate shipments.

Upon their arrival to Birmingham, England, in February 1945, the battalion inherited a mail system in severe disarray.

The new postbox allows for larger parcels than postboxes can currently accept, while letters can still be posted in a separate opening on the postbox.

The tower has three water storage tanks inside that can hold more than 200,000 gallons of water. Above the tanks is a lookout area with a steeply pitched roof covered with copper sheeting.

The United States Postal Service announced April 9 that it will boost the price of a first-class forever stamp to 78¢, a 5¢ increase from the current 73¢ price.

Robert M. “Mike” Duncan, a governor of the United States Postal Service, announced his immediate resignation March 27 from the board because of health reasons.

Each year Shamrock holds a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, the brainchild of local bandmaster Glenn Truax in 1937.

The surprise announcement comes a little more than one month after the USPS reported that DeJoy notified the Postal Service’s board of governors that it is time to begin identifying his successor.

The postmark corresponds with a national safe driving campaign that started March 12.

The worlds of postcard enthusiasts and postal historians collided Feb. 6 in Cobb Island, Md.

The cost for first-class postage will climb 5 pence, from £1.65 to £1.70.

The United States Postal Service is implementing new service standards for market-dominant services such as first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail and package services.