What:

The United States Postal Service in Houlton ME will join in celebrating the Houlton Band of
Maliseet Indians annual Recognition Day.

Where:

Maliseet Tribal Grounds
88 Bell Road
Littleton, ME 04730

When:

Saturday, September 5th
Noon to 4 p.m.

Background:

Postmaster Henry Gartley said the picture postmark is free.  "We will apply the postmark on any envelope that has proper postage, making it a first class souvenir of the day," the postmaster added.  The postmark bears an image of tribal feathers and was provided at the request of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians.

"It's a postmark that is more than circles and bars," added Henry.   "It is a picture that tells a story."

People attending these local events may obtain the postmark in person at the Post Office.   If you miss the recognition event, but wish to obtain the postmark, you may submit a mail order request.  Pictorial postmarks are available only with the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the pictorial postmark date.

Customers wishing to obtain a postmark should affix First-Class Mail postage to any envelope or postcard, address the envelope or postcard and tuck in the flap.  Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to Postmaster, followed by Houlton Post Office, 39 Court Street. Houlton, ME 04730

After applying the pictorial postmark, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.