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01/09/2020

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11/28/2018

BREAKING -- Sources tell 980 WCAP a Lowell school employee is under investigation for allegedly embezzling money from a student activities account. A police investigation is underway after missing funds were reported by the Acting Superintendent's office. Tune in at 3pm for details.

09/04/2018

Join Ryan Johnston this afternoon as he welcomes candidates from all over the area to make their last-minute pitches to the voters... SIX congressional candidates already lined up: 3:10 - Juana Matias, 3:15 - Dan Koh, 3:20 - Rufus Gifford, 4:35 - Lori Trahan, 5:10 - Alexandra Chandler, 5:15 - Barbara L'Italien. Plus State Senate candidates Barry Finegold at 3:30 and John Drinkwater at 3:40, and State Rep candidates Jim Leary at 3:50 and Sabrina Heisey at 4:15. And we're still booking!

08/28/2017

Hear Paul Ratha Yem's new political spots starting tomorrow on WCAP.

08/03/2017

It's Living 4 the Weekend
Friday's at 3pm-5:30pm
Join in the Fun with your host Jack Baldwin , Dee Tension and a cast of characters
Sponsored by Angelina's Italian Restaurant in Tewksbury, Luna Taxi
And The Liquor Shop on Bridge Street in Lowell

02/02/2017

Livin' for the Weekend
Fridays
3-5:30 PM with Jack Baldwin , Chris Poublon and Friends
Comedy, Entertainment, Prizes, the Spiritual Hour and more

02/02/2017

Go Patriots !🏉

05/22/2015

Chris Poublon and Gerry Lauderdale took flight on the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress yesterday. The Aluminum Overscast is one of 10 in existence. Go check it out at Lawrence Municipal Airport. You can see their schedule at B17.ORG

11/01/2014

If anyone would like to wish Jack Baldwin well, please send your cards to 243 Central St, Lowell MA 01852. Let him know he's missed. We're all hoping for a speedy recovery!!

10/24/2014

Today on Livin' for the Weekend! We'll start from 1-2 by hanging out with comedians Mike Ketroubis and Tumblin' Jack Walsh. After 2, it's Cooking on a Matchstick with Steve Brogan. Then 2:30 we get the pleasure of talking with the folks from Blue Point Brewing. It's going to be a quick two hours, make sure you tune in, we may have stuff to give away. Then it's The Big Show Unfiltered with Glenn Ordway from 3-6pm.

10/20/2014

980 WCAP has a new weekday afternoon lineup! Starting today, you can hear Ryan Johnston from 12:30-3pm, followed by sports talk... The Big Show Unfiltered with Glenn Ordway from 3-6pm.

08/22/2014

Merrimack Valley Radio In the Morning

On this Big Fun Friday we are asking; how much money would you need to bare it all on tv?

07/17/2014

Tomorrow we'll be taking Livin' For the Weekend to the ICC in Lowell from 3-6. Come on by!

05/07/2014

Emergency crews have given us the all clear to return to the studio. Gas has been shut off to the building under construction. Still plenty of traffic in the Central St/Jackson/Middlesex Street areas. Still a smell of natural gas in the air as well.

05/07/2014

Jackson Street is closed. Traffic still flowing around emergency vehicles on Central Street, but avoid area if possible. We will return to our regular broadcasts as soon as possible.

05/07/2014

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05/07/2014

Building has been under construction for several weeks. Construction crews have been cleared from the building. Emergency responders on scene. Area has been taped off by police. Traffic is still flowing in both directions on Central Street.

05/07/2014

Reported gas leak on Jackson Street in downtown Lowell. Area being cleared. Smell of natural gas in the area. WCAP studios evacuated.

04/18/2014

Big Fun Friday...Come join us! We're Livin' For the Weekend over at The Liquor Shop; 1201 Bridge Street in Lowell right in the Sunrise Plaza. There are quite a few tastings going on as well. We'll be here all day, come on by!

03/28/2014

It's big fun Friday...Living for the Weekend from 1-5 today on 980 WCAP! Comedy, music, arts & entertainment and of course, big fun. Photo credit - Lowellia Films

02/04/2014

Glenn Ordway on the Pete Sheppard Show

Pete Sheppard had a fantastic segment with an old friend on his show yesterday! Listen below as Glenn Ordway joins Pete once again on the radio!


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Special guest Glenn Ordway joined us on the Pete Sheppard show for a brief "Big Show" reunion to recap the Super Bowl on 980 WCAP (2/3/20...

01/22/2014

Winner's Of the 980 WCAP Night on the Town Contest are Mike Normand, Jeanie Lesniak, and Grand Prize Winner is Alice Santos. Thank you all for playing and staying tuned into 980 WCAP

12/28/2013

Our own Steve Buchanan playing in yesterday's Citi Frozen Media Scrum hockey game at Fenway Park.

12/17/2013

Hey radio buddies. Looking forward to spending a special snowy Tuesday hosting the afternoon show. In addition to my regular Cafe from 12:30-2, I'll be hosting Merrimack Valley Radio in the afternoon from 3-5:30. We'll be doing lots of talking about life in the big city. Please join the discussion by calling in live at 978-454-4980 or share topic ideas here.

10/29/2013

WCAP on site at the Grand Opening of Fist Fitness Gym in Westford, Ma (10-26-13)
With owners Joe Bellone & Sean Eklund

10/25/2013

Fist Fitness Gym of Westford Massachusetts

Grand Opening of Fist Fitness Gym (7 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA), tomorrow 10-2pm. Micky Ward autograph signing, free cardio boxing class (at 11am), & more!
Tune in now to 980 WCAP to hear from the owners about tomorrow's event! http://fistfitnessgym.com/

10/22/2013

Double the Vote on November 5th in Lowell

Double the Vote on November 5th in Lowell

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 is Election Day in Lowell. Your city government directly affects the quality of your everyday life. Schools, roads, public safety...

10/19/2013

Have you liked Plenty of Twenties yet? They give away $20 every single day! And every Saturday, they join The Fantasy Scorecard and give one exclusively to you listeners! Like them both and find out how you can nab today's $20!

09/22/2013

Pete Sheppard is on the air! Call in and discuss today's game 978-454-4980!

09/22/2013

Don't forget to tune into WCAP right after the Patriots game. Pete Sheppard will be debuting his new post game show! Give him a call 978-454-4980!

09/21/2013

Fantasy Football talk is coming up! The Fantasy Scorecard will be talking all about fantasy football. Also, your chance to win 20 bucks courtesy of our friends over at Plenty of Twenties! Tune in from 130-3!

09/20/2013

We have surpassed 1000 likes!!! Thanks everyone!

09/18/2013

We're only 16 "likes" away from hitting 1000! Help us reach this milestone! Share our page, tell your friends! At 980 WCAP, Everybody Gets It!

09/15/2013

Pete Sheppard will be hosting a Patriots post game show following every game starting next week! He will also be hosting a show Monday-Wednesday from 11a-12p, as well as contributing to other shows on WCAP throughout the week.

09/14/2013

We're excited to have Pete Sheppard join the WCAP Staff!