Maine Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Maine reported 5 WARN Act notices in March 2018, displacing an estimated 79 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 259% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 16 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 29 |
| Retail | 1 | 25 |
| Government | 1 | 13 |
| Education | 1 | 12 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 29 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Retail reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2 | 37 |
| Kennebec | 2 | 25 |
| Penobscot | 1 | 17 |
Cumberland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 37 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 25 |
| Orrington | 1 | 17 |
| Augusta | 1 | 13 |
| Waterville | 1 | 12 |
| Freeport | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stored Solar | Portland | 25 | ||
| ESOCO Orrington | Orrington | 17 | ||
| Maine State Legislative Support | Augusta | 13 | ||
| Southern Kennebec Child Development (SKCDC) | Waterville | 12 | ||
| Controlled Environment Equipment | Freeport | 12 |
The most significant filing came from Stored Solar at its Portland facility, reporting 25 affected workers. ESOCO Orrington followed with 17 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maine. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Maine WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.