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 Proposes Budget Cuts, Residents Face Higher Property Taxes
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
Lewiston Faces Layoff Risk Amid Budget Reduction Debate
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 Closes Lewiston Pastry Factory, Dozens Laid Off
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 Cuts 176 Maine Call Center Jobs
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
Maine Bill Caps Hospital Fees; Providers Fear Layoffs
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
UMaine Announces Staff Layoffs Amid Budget Cuts
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 Town Council Proposes Staffing Cuts
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
Kittery school district weighs job cuts for the 2026–27 school year
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
Knox County Faces Union Complaint Regarding Jail Layoffs
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
University of Maine Announces Staff Layoffs Amid Budget Cuts
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
CSX Cuts 21 Jobs at Waterville Repair Facility
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
Charter Communications announced 176 layoffs in Maine.
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Major Challenges @ The State of Maine
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
Maine sees more jobless claims; virus testing capacity grows
JOBLESS CLAIMS. The Maine Department of Labor recorded nearly 3,000 new unemployment claims, an increase linked to seasonal layoffs in... — read more