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On Sunday, Dec. 20 two postal workers from the Watertown area handle holiday packages on the Saranac Lake Post Office loading dock. The packages were driven over from the Ray Brook Post Office, which suspended package pick-up due to a COVID-19-related staff shortage on Monday, Dec. 21. (News photo — Aaron Cerbone)
Post offices in Ray Brook, Bloomingdale, Rainbow Lake and Paul Smiths suspended window, retail and package pick-up services Monday, Dec. 21 due to limited staffing brought on by recent positive COVID-19 cases and quarantines; but the postal service is marshalling resources and employees to fulfill holiday mailing needs at alternate locations.