ALT Gary Francis (WCAP Morning Host) delivers an obituary/eulogy to Enterprise Bank on their final day as we knew them. Click on the audio link under the above logo at 980wcap.com to listen.
On Friday morning, I did an Obituary to Enterprise Bank & Trust in Lowell. You can hear it by going to 980wcap.com and clicking on the Link with the Enterprise logo.
WCAP News has learned that a vehicle registered to a prominent elected official in Lowell was involved in a serious crash on Mammoth Road in Pelham, NH just before 9pm tonight. Pelham Police is preparing a press release but it won't be available til morning.
Lowell Fire made quick work of a single alarm attic fire in the 120 block of Lilley Ave just after 6:30 tonight. It appears that the blaze was contained to the attic of the house although the lower floors did experience smoke and water damage.
The family, who was home at the time, reportedly escaped safely. The fire was declared out at 7:10pm. Our correspondent Mark Watson was on the scene and reported that firefighters were seen throwing debris out the attic window.
NOT GUILTY on everything except OUI! Join us tomorrow morning for Ray Boutin's take on the verdict 8 - 9am on Merrimack Valley Radio in the Morning on 980-WCAP
A verdict has been reached in the Karen Read case. About to be unsealed. Tune to 980-WCAP, we have joined our partners at NewsCenter 5 for LIVE coverage.
Avoid 495 Southbound between Rts 38 and Lowell Connector ramp. Tractor trailer on its side, down the embankment with an active diesel fuel leak. Seek alternate routes.
WCAP News has learned (and confirmed) that former Lowell Parking Commissioner Chuck Kearney has died at the age of 83. More details expected tomorrow. WCAP Local News begins at 6:05am.
48 Fruit St Lowell. Resident has been hold up in home. Police en masse on scene. MSP helicopter in the air. NEMLAC Swat on scene. Trinity staging across from Fruit St. Details slowly unfolding....stay tuned.
WCAP News is aware of a "situation" on Lawrence St, near the intersection of Woburn. Multiple police crusiers on scene - property surrounded by police tape. LPD is referring all questions to Middlesex DA's office. If you have any info: news@980wcap.com
All of us at 980 WCAP Lowell, MA join the Boston Broadcasting community in mourning the loss of the legendary Dick Summer who passed away this morning at the age of 89. On Friday May 17th Boston Radio Historian Donna Halper will be joining me to remember him at 3:30.
WCAP News has learned from reliable sources that a meeting between Lt Gov Kim Driscoll and the Lowell area State House delegation was held today. Driscoll told the delegation that the migrants WILL be arriving in Lowell on Dec 1st to be housed in the ICC (former UML hotel).
2 job openings in the City of Lowell. The City's HR Specialist Mary Callery has announced her retirement and the Pollard Memorial Library Director Steven Robillard will be taking a job closer to home.
WCAP News has learned that a meeting will be held at the Teamsters Hall in Tewksbury on Saturday for drivers for NRT Bus Company who services Lowell Public Schools. Could this be the start of a movement to unionize?