Cheryl Senter for the Boston Globe

Postal worker Scott Champagne spoke with local businessman Kendal Betts at the post office in Sugar Hill, N.H.

Cheryl Senter for the Boston Globe

Due to cutbacks, the post office is now open just a half-hour a day, Monday through Saturday.

Cheryl Senter for the Boston Globe

People gathered at the Sugar Hill post office Saturday for a retirement party for postal worker Bob Clark.

Cheryl Senter for the Boston Globe

A notice tacked on the post office door invited locals to the retirement party.