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Every year come November, a small army of Mainers heads for the woods in search of balsam to use in making wreaths. Image subjects: Red Hesseltine cutting

Every year come November, a small army of Mainers heads for the woods in search of balsam to use in making wreaths.
Image subjects: Red Hesseltine cutting balsam in the woods
Red hesseltine with balsam
balsam waiting to be made into wreaths
finished wreaths ready for shipping

Location: MilfordBangorMilbridge

By: Stuart Williams
and Bob Noonan

Photography by: Michele Stapleton

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