The Dickinson Press: This newspaper is deeply concerned about the state of the United States Postal Service and its ability to provide timely, reliable and secure delivery of mail — our own newspapers notwithstanding.

For many years, the USPS has been a pillar of our communities, providing an essential service that is vital for businesses, families and individuals alike. It has been a reliable source of communication, connecting people across the country and even across the world. Everyone knew and loved their mailman or mail-woman.

Sadly, those days are gone.

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The slow death of reliable mail: Apathy abounds in a severely compromised postal service