Week of May 30, 2016

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With double-digit rate hikes looming, Maine businesses such as potato processor Penobscot McCrum will see significant increases in their electric bills starting in September. Belfast-based McCrum already spends more than $100,000 a month for electricity. (BANGOR DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY KATE COLLINS)

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With rate hikes upwards of 23%, Maine businesses such as potato processors Penobscot McCrum will see significant increases in their electric bills starting in September. McCrum, which is based in Belfast, already spends over $100,000 monthly for electricity and may see an increase of about $25,000. (Bangor Daily News/Kate Collins)