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Maine's Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.4% Amid Job Losses

6/25/2025

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Maine's unemployment rate in May stood at 3.4%, down by 0.1%.
The rate has been stable since August, ranging from 3.4% to 3.5%.
Nonfarm jobs dropped by 1,200 in May due to adverse weather and slower seasonal hiring.
Maine's unemployment rate is lower than the averages for New England and the nation.

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Story summary

Maine's unemployment rate in May stood at 3.4%, down by 0.1%.
The rate has been stable since August, ranging from 3.4% to 3.5%.
Nonfarm jobs dropped by 1,200 in May due to adverse weather and slower seasonal hiring.
Maine's unemployment rate is lower than the averages for New England and the nation.