Maine Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Maine filed 6 WARN Act notices in October 2020, impacting roughly 313 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 127% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 284 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 26 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 284 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 26 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 1 | 150 |
| Franklin | 2 | 134 |
| Penobscot | 1 | 21 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 5 |
Oxford was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rumford | 1 | 150 |
| Jay | 2 | 134 |
| Bangor | 1 | 21 |
| Portland | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Dragons Paper Rumford Division | Rumford | 150 | ||
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions/VERSO Holdings | Jay | 67 | ||
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions | Jay | 67 | ||
| Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway | Bangor | 21 | ||
| Tea & Tarts | Portland | 5 | ||
| Cook's Corner Self Storage | 3 |
The single largest action involved Nine Dragons Paper Rumford Division at its Rumford facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Pixelle Specialty Solutions/VERSO Holdings followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.