Maine Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Maine reported 4 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 213 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 44% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 86 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 127 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 1 | 86 |
| Hancock | 1 | 65 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 50 |
| Kennebec | 1 | 12 |
Cumberland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 86 |
| Deer Isle | 1 | 65 |
| Coopers Mills | 1 | 50 |
| Augusta | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Beans | Portland | 86 | ||
| Island Nursing Home | Deer Isle | 65 | ||
| Country Manor | Coopers Mills | 50 | ||
| Direct Community Care | Augusta | 12 |
The most significant filing came from B&M Beans at its Portland facility, reporting 86 affected workers. Island Nursing Home followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.