The Lewiston City Council is reviewing options to reduce its proposed 2027 budget. City officials presented three new proposals to further lower spending. These options include laying off three or eight government employees. Another proposal involves... — read more 

Portland city officials propose a $363.9 million budget. This plan eliminates 74 staff positions. Homeowners will still see a 4.2 percent property tax increase. Rising employee benefits, wages, and county taxes created budget pressures. Staffing... — read more 

City officials in Lewiston warn that further budget cuts could lead to personnel reductions. The proposed municipal budget increase has been reduced to 6.6%. Some city councilors advocate for even deeper cuts to the budget. City Administrator Bryan... — read more 

Mid Maine CPL, a Dunkin' franchisee, abruptly closed its Lewiston, Maine pastry factory. The facility had operated for over 20 years. Management cited high operating costs and an aging infrastructure for the closure. Dozens of employees now face... — read more 

Charter Communications is laying off 176 employees in Maine. These workers were informed of the decision on Wednesday. The company is transitioning work from its Portland call center. This work will move to other U.S.-based centers immediately... — read more 

A new bill in Maine seeks to limit hospital charges. Rep. Drew Gattine sponsors LD 2196 to cap prices. It requires insurers to pay 110% of Medicare rates for primary and behavioral health. Large hospitals would be capped at double the Medicare rate... — read more 

The University of Maine plans to reduce its budget by $5.6 million. This will result in layoffs for fewer than 10 staff members. UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy announced these changes via email. The university faces an $18 million budget... — read more 

Bucksport’s Town Council is considering staff reductions. This action addresses a challenging budget season. The town used $8 million in savings last year. Officials aim to avoid a significant property tax increase. Layoffs and service cuts are among... — read more 

The Kittery School Committee is weighing potential job cuts across its three schools, including teaching, paraprofessional, and special education roles. The proposed eliminations are being considered as part of a budget plan totaling just under $24... — read more 

The National Correctional Employees Union filed a complaint against Knox County. The union alleges the county failed to negotiate over jail layoffs. The county reduced the jail workforce from 22 to eight full-time workers. It also outsourced inmate... — read more 

The University of Maine plans to reduce its budget by $5.6 million. This will result in layoffs for fewer than 10 staff members in the next fiscal year. An $18 million budget shortfall challenges the university. Other cost savings include unfilled... — read more 

SX Transportation is laying off 21 employees in Waterville. These layoffs affect workers at its mechanical repair facility. Impacted staff include machinists, electricians, and carmen. CSX stated the move aims to better utilize resources and... — read more 

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Maine is seeing layoffs across multiple industries in 2025. These cuts reflect deeper economic pressures, federal funding delays, and sector-specific struggles. In healthcare, MaineGeneral Health is cutting about 100 full-time jobs. The layoffs take... — read more 

JOBLESS CLAIMS. The Maine Department of Labor recorded nearly 3,000 new unemployment claims, an increase linked to seasonal layoffs in... — read more 

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