Ryan Welch

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto |Ryan Welch

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - Did you know that Rhode Island is home to an exclusive aircraft simulator that attracts pilots from around the world? The Weapons Systems Trainer-Reconfigurable, situated within the Quonset Point Air National Guard Base, provides intensive training for pilots learning to fly C-130Js, which are described as the military's most utilized transport aircrafts.

Apr 26, 2024 | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Ryan Welch

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Steven Amaral is an avid angler. The retired veteran leaves his waterfront home twice a day to go fishing in Oak Swamp Reservoir. Amaral also makes a point to visit his feathered friends Missy and Elliott. He said the two mute swans have lived on the Johnston reservoir for as long as he can remember. “They’re always together,” Amaral explained, noting that their names were inspired by the famous singer. “[The names] just stuck.

Jan 23, 2024 | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Ryan Welch

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Seaview Railroad is celebrating a major milestone. The railroad broke its annual record for rail car volume at Quonset Business Park last year, surpassing the 7,000 threshold for the first time in its history. Seaview Railroad transported a total of 7,513 rail cars last year, which translates to roughly 60 per day. “We’re proud to contribute to the success of Quonset and Rhode Island as whole,” Seaview Transportation Company and Railroad President Eric Moffett said.

Dec 7, 2023 | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Ryan Welch

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — Andrew Melanson has been to 26 countries throughout his time as a pilot in the U.S. Army. But nothing will compare to the moment he sees Gillette Stadium from a bird’s eye view just moments before the annual Army-Navy game this weekend. “It’s going to be a dream come true for me,” said Melanson, a Massachusetts native and lifelong Patriots fan.