WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston * Great news for train travelers Amtrak has officially restored direct rail service on the Lake Shore Limited between Albany-Rensselaer and Boston after several months of substitute bus service between these two cities. Starting today, Amtrak travelers can once again enjoy the scenic train ride through New England and the Capit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Fact Sheet 2025-3044 in November 2025, authored by Dan Walters and titled 'The 3D Elevation Program--Supporting the Economy of Massachusetts'. The report highlights the completion and impact of high-quality 3D elevation data acquisition in Massachusetts through the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), delivered in partnership with federal, state, tribal, and local entities. Program Status and Coverage Massachusetts was an early adopter   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has released Open-File Report 2025-1054, titled 'Comparisons of shoreline positions from satellite-derived and traditional field- and remote-sensing techniques,' by Andrea C. O'Neill and 12 coauthors, evaluating how satellite imagery performs against conventional shoreline mapping at coasts in Alaska, the conterminous United States and Puerto Rico. The 41-page report, produced under the agency's Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources P  more