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USPS Shipping Rate Hikes About To Begin: See What's Changing USPS Shipping Rate Hikes About To Begin: See What's Changing
USPS Shipping Rate Hikes About To Begin: See What's Changing Sending many packages through the US Postal Service will cost more in a few days. USPS shipping rates are set to increase on Sunday, Jan. 18. The agency's governing board approved the proposal and filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission in mid-November 2025. Priority Mail rates will rise 6.6%, while Priority Mail Express will increase 5.1%. USPS Ground Advantage is set for a 7.8% hike, and Parcel Select prices will climb 6.0%. The increases apply only to shipping services. Mailing prices will remain unchanged, which means the cost of a First-Class stamp will stay the same n…

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by Chris Spiker
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58-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction I-84 Crash 58-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction I-84 Crash
58-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction I-84 Crash A 58-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a seven-vehicle chain-reaction crash on I-84. The crash took place in Hartford County around 5 a.m., on I-84 in West Hartford near Exit 44. According to the Connecticut State Police, Gary Michael Carter, of Enfield, was killed when his 2017 Volvo TT hit the back of a Connecticut transit bus stopped in traffic in the right center lane of four on I-84. State police said "for an unknown reason" Carter did not stop in time before colliding with the bus, which did not have any passengers.  After hitting the bus, the Volvo then collided with the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Scam USPS Package Delivery Postponed Texts Alert Issued For Scam USPS Package Delivery Postponed Texts
Alert Issued For Scam USPS Package Delivery Postponed Texts Law enforcement officials are cautioning of a new text message "smishing" scam that involves phony messages being sent from fraudsters posing as members of the US Postal Service (USPS). Alerts have been issued by state and federal officials following recent reports from consumers who have received messages claiming to be from USPS about a change in delivery shipment. The messages typically include a link that could potentially expose one to scammers looking to steal personal identifying information. Many who click the phony link have wound up being hacked or prompted to provide new informat…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Package Text Message Scam Alert Issued For Package Text Message Scam
Alert Issued For Package Text Message Scam A new text messaging scam involving mailed packages that allow fraudsters to gain access to personal information has been making the rounds across the country, federal officials warn. The Federal Trade Commission is among the agencies that have issued an alert after consumers made numerous complaints after receiving a text message saying that a package pending, telling the user to click a link to set up delivery for the item. Once the link is clicked, users will be instructed to provide personal identifying information. Scammers have posed as drivers from FedEx, USPS, UPS, and other deliver…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Congressman McGovern Calls For Postmaster General's Resignation Congressman McGovern Calls For Postmaster General's Resignation
Congressman McGovern Calls For Postmaster General's Resignation Noting that three mail processing machines had been removed from the Shrewsbury distribution center - as well as other post offices around the nation - Congressman Jim McGovern has called on the postmaster general to resign. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts' second district McGovern, (D-Worcester), held a press conference at the Shrewsbury USPS Central Massachusetts Processing and Distribution Center.  In addition to calling for the postmaster general to quit, McGovern accused Donald Trump of “sabotaging the USPS" in an effort to manipulate the November electi…

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by Kristin Palpini