Maine Layoffs — April 2025
Employers in Maine reported 7 WARN Act notices in April 2025, displacing an estimated 278 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and up 93% versus April 2024. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 187 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 61 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 30 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 187 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec | 2 | 197 |
| Androscoggin | 1 | 40 |
| Knox | 1 | 20 |
| Hancock | 1 | 10 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 9 |
Kennebec absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 197 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterville | 1 | 187 |
| Lewiston | 1 | 40 |
| Washington | 1 | 20 |
| Farmingdale | 1 | 10 |
| Ellsworth | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | Waterville | 187 | ||
| Community Clinical Services | Lewiston | 40 | ||
| US Cellular | Washington | 20 | ||
| Halldale Manor | Farmingdale | 10 | ||
| Ellsworth American Press & Mail room | Ellsworth | 10 | ||
| Elevance Health | Portland | 9 | ||
| Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services Bangor | Brewer | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Bon Appetit at its Waterville facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Community Clinical Services followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Maine labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.