Maine Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Maine recorded 5 WARN Act notices in April 2021, covering approximately 140 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 76% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 70 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 50 |
| Retail | 1 | 11 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 6 |
The Utilities sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 70 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Agriculture reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot | 1 | 70 |
| Somerset | 1 | 50 |
| Washington | 1 | 11 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 6 |
| Waldo | 1 | 3 |
Penobscot absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 70 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 1 | 70 |
| Madison | 1 | 50 |
| Machias | 1 | 11 |
| South Portland | 1 | 6 |
| Belfast | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Electric | Bangor | 70 | ||
| Backyard Farms | Madison | 50 | ||
| Dollar Tree | Machias | 11 | ||
| Day One | South Portland | 6 | ||
| Delvina | Belfast | 3 |
Leading the list was General Electric at its Bangor facility, reporting 70 affected workers. Backyard Farms followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.