Sentinel and Enterprise

The Sentinel & Enterprise is a daily newspaper that comes out every morning in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It also has a news bureau located in Leominster, Massachusetts. The paper provides coverage of local events and news in Fitchburg, Leominster, and other towns in northern Worcester County and northwest Middlesex County. It is part of MediaNews Group, a company based in Colorado, and is one of four newspapers in Massachusetts that they own.

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Flag raising of Armenian flag to be held Thursday

1 day ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Cheryl A. Cuddahy

FITCHBURG — Area residents who are part of the local Armenian diaspora, and those who love the country of Armenia, are invited to a flag raising of the Armenian flag at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in front of Fitchburg City Hall, located at 700 Main St.“This is the fourth year that we have raised the Armenian flag in front of Fitchburg City Hall,” said George Mirijanian, the son of Krikor Mirijanian, who survived the Armenian Genocide in 1915.
Family Recipe Box: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

1 day ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Sally Cragin

Four years ago, my family began a tradition to honor our grandparents and family who has gone before us: raising the Armenian Flag at Fitchburg City Hall in honor of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (April 24). I did not anticipate how much this would mean to me emotionally, but I definitely felt emotion the first time we raised the flag when Stephen DiNatale was mayor, and again, felt tearful last year, when Sam Squailia was mayor.
Red Sox outlast Mariners 8-3 in Brayan Bello’s season debut

1 day ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Gabrielle Starr

It took three hours and 14 minutes but the Red Sox emerged victorious over the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Tuesday night. Brayan Bello didn’t exactly dominate in his season debut, but backed by an effective Red Sox defense, he made it through five innings with only one run on the board. The Red Sox right-hander went five innings and allowed one earned run – Jorge Polanco’s solo homer – on four hits. He issued three walks, hit two batters, and struck out three.
Local roundup: Blue Knights topped by Tigers

2 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The Lunenburg High girls lost a tough one at home Tuesday, falling to Tyngsboro, 16-15, in double overtime at McCarron Field. Bella Adams notched the game-winner in extra time to complete a hat trick and propel the Tigers (4-1) to the winLauren Anderson paced Lunenburg (5-4) with five goals. Maggie Van Sickle and Elaina Sokol each had had tricks and an assist in the loss.
Local roundup: Falcons splits pair with Lancers

3 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The Fitchburg State baseball team split Monday’s doubleheader against Worcester State in conference action, walking off with a 1-0 victory in game one before dropping a 9-7 decision in the nightcap. Game one was the definition of a pitchers duel between Fitchburg State’s Demetrius Sampalis (N. Scituate, RI) of Fitchburg and Nolan Turner from Worcester […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: April 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM EDT
How stocks, bonds and other markets have fared so far in 2025

3 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Wyatte Grantham-Philips |Damian J. Troise

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and DAMIAN J. TROISE, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Global financial markets have been turned upside down this year by President Donald Trump’s burgeoning trade war. Markets are not in full panic, but the double-digit declines in major U.S. stock indexes are testing nerves. U.S. markets had been on a two-year tear coming into 2025, though many believed that stock prices had become overinflated. Trump’s trade war pushed that sentiment into hyperdrive.
Red Sox bullpen blows Tanner Houck’s ‘best start of the season’ in 8-4 loss

3 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Gabrielle Starr

The Red Sox got a bounce-back start from Tanner Houck, but the bullpen couldn’t hold on to a two-run lead and Boston lost 8-4 to the White Sox on Sunday. Manager Alex Cora had high praise for his starter. He didn’t mince words when it came to his relievers. “He did an amazing job, gave us six, his best start of the season,” Cora said. “Guys have to step up in the bullpen, that’s the bottom line.
Beacon of Hope continues to shine a light on those in need

3 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Cheryl A. Cuddahy

LEOMINSTER — Beacon of Hope invites the community to lace up their walking shoes and join the 32nd Annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, May 4. The event will take place, rain or shine, at beautiful Barrett Park, located at 40 Barrett Parkway. Registration will be held from 8 until 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 9 a.m. Participants are welcome to enjoy coffee and pastry before the Walk for Hope begins.
Learn how to make Finnish coffee bread with Saija Laurla

4 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Cheryl A. Cuddahy

FITCHBURG — There is a saying in Finland — a loved child has many names — and this most certainly applies to their loved coffee bread. Join Finland native Saija Laurla as she teaches you how to bake a traditional Finnish sweet bread from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road. “Nowadays, the whole of Finland calls this soft cardamom bread with the name ‘pulla,’” said Laurla.
Pet Talk: How long have pets been around?

4 days ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Sally Cragin

DEAR PET TALK: How long have pets been around? —Pet LoverDEAR PET LOVER: Depending on the pet, a very long time. Once ancient Egyptians started storing grain indoors (around 3000 BCE), there are paintings showing house cats living among humans. But our relationship with dogs goes back even farther. Archaeological evidence suggests dogs were the first animals humans domesticated — back when we were “hunter/gatherers” more than 30,000 years ago.