Layoffs in Maine

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Maine — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

350% increase vs prior year (notices)539% increase vs prior year (employees)

9

WARN Notices

748

Employees Affected

9

Companies

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

2 new WARN notices filed affecting 116 employees in Maine.

Maine Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.2%

as of 9/2025

Maine Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

664 employed

-1.2%

Total Private

561 employed

-2.8%

Education and Health Services

135 employed

+0.9%

Professional and Business Services

78 employed

-1.0%

Leisure and Hospitality

75 employed

-14.4%

Manufacturing

51 employed

-1.5%

Financial Activities

33 employed

-0.9%

Information

8 employed

-4.7%

Largest Layoffs in Maine

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Bon Appetit187Apr 10, 2025Layoff
Charter Communications176Dec 10, 2025Layoff
Pride Manufacturing -gathr Outdoors115Jan 13, 2026Layoff
Loring Job Corps Center114Jun 3, 2025Layoff
Sonoco67Mar 13, 2025Layoff

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Telecommunications2 notices · 196 emp.
Manufacturing2 notices · 182 emp.
Food & Hospitality1 notices · 187 emp.
Education1 notices · 114 emp.
Transportation & Logistics1 notices · 18 emp.
Healthcare1 notices · 50 emp.
Finance & Insurance1 notices · 1 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Maine

How many layoffs have been reported in Maine?

Maine has had 9 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 748 employees across 9 companies. In the last 90 days, 2 new notices were filed affecting 116 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Maine?

The unemployment rate in Maine is 3.2%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Maine?

The largest layoffs in Maine include Bon Appetit (187 employees), Charter Communications (176 employees), Pride Manufacturing -gathr Outdoors (115 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Maine labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Maine?

The most affected industries in Maine are Telecommunications (2 notices), Manufacturing (2 notices), Food & Hospitality (1 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Maine?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice83
Plant Closures0
Closure Rate0%

Top Cities in Maine

Waterville
237emp.
Limestone
114emp.
New York
1emp.
Portland
176emp.
Scarborough
67emp.
Washington
20emp.
Burnham
115emp.
Westbrook
18emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-012 · 116 emp.
2025-121 · 176 emp.
2025-061 · 114 emp.
2025-051 · 18 emp.
2025-042 · 207 emp.

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