Maine Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Maine reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2025, displacing an estimated 62 workers. The average filing covered 21 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 15 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 2 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 45 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin | 2 | 60 |
| Kennebec | 1 | 2 |
Androscoggin felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 60 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1 | 45 |
| Lewiston | 1 | 15 |
| Gardiner | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Fabrics | Auburn | 45 | ||
| Modula | Lewiston | 15 | ||
| Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and bakery | Gardiner | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Joann Fabrics at its Auburn facility, reporting 45 affected workers. Modula followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.