Welcome Yule is a community-made midwinter celebration that fills the Shea Theater in Turners Falls with music, story, and ritual every December, offering a warm, family-friendly way to mark the darkest days of the year. Now in its 40th-plus year, the show has become a seasonal tradition for many Franklin County residents who return [...]

Located in Franklin County, along the Connecticut River, Montague, Massachusetts, is a town that perfectly blends small-town charm with outdoor adventure and cultural richness. Home to just under 8,500 residents, Montague is composed of five distinct villages—Montague Center, Turners Falls, Millers Falls, Montague City, and Lake [...]

Every time I visit Montague, Massachusetts, I find more reasons to love it. Just south of Greenfield, Montague offers beautiful scenery, rich culture, delicious eateries, and unique [...]