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The auxiliary’s Facebook page also encouraged residents to hang blue ribbons outside homes, mailboxes, fences and porches—“for our hometown soldier.”

Newcomb said he’ll scan for deals at BJ’s Wholesale Club and Market Basket, while keeping his eye on fliers that land in his mailbox.

The government began sliding the orange booklet under doors and into mailboxes this week to raise awareness about potential dangers, but critics have branded it a waste of taxpayers' money.

The item exploded as letters and parcels were being collected from the office mailbox, the regional government said in a statement.

By approaching the decision well in advance — and getting unbiased advice rather than heeding the ever-growing stack of sales pitches in your mailbox — you’ll avoid mistakes.