postmaster

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Sadly, her aunt turns out to be dead, but Quartz Creek’s postmaster encourages Selena to move into her house anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

U.S. in 1926, which held that the president could remove a postmaster in Oregon.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

U.S. in 1838, which limited presidential control of the postmaster general, and Myers v.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

“People’s lives are deeply impacted by the work that we do here,” says actor Rachel Roman, who plays postmaster Shelly Melson.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

“So all the mail intended for me was held up at the post office, for as it happens, there is no Biscuitshire Lane in London! The postmaster himself has written to apologize for the delay!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood