The United States Postal Service unveiled a plan Monday that would preserve its Eastern Maine processing facility in Hampden.
USPS said a proposed new nationwide operational strategy that aims to boost efficiency would save $3 billion annually and allow the Hampden facility to stay open.
Last November, the agency had proposed consolidating the facility with one in Scarborough. That generated backlash from customers — as well as Congressman Jared Golden — who said it would result in job losses and mail delays.
If the plan is approved, the Hampden facility would also receive a $12 million investment to improve technology.
