Maine Layoffs — February 2025
Employers in Maine filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2025, impacting roughly 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 45 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin | 2 | 60 |
| Kennebec | 1 | 2 |
Androscoggin saw the most concentrated activity, 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 single largest action involved 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 data underscores 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.