Maine news

August 28, 2026

Spruce Head Post Office Temporarily Suspended

SPRUCE HEAD, ME – Operations at the Spruce Head Post Office, 11 Post Office Road, Spruce Head, ME 04859, have been temporarily suspended due to concerns related to safety and health.

On Aug. 29, 2026, the Retail and Post Office Box service at the Spruce Head Post Office will transfer to the Rockland Post Office located 7.7 miles away. Street delivery will not be affected by this temporary suspension.

Spruce Head Post Office Retail operations will be transferred to:

Rockland Post Office
21 Limerock St.
Rockland, ME 04841

Hours of Operation:
Window Service Hours Monday - Friday       8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
                                 Saturday                   9 a.m. – Noon

PO Box Lobby Hours   Monday - Friday        6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
                                    Saturday                    6 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers.

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