U.S. has 501,000 fewer jobs than first reported

The Labor Department said Wednesday that nearly two-thirds of the downward revision came from the retail and leisure and hospitality sectors.

Maine’s preliminary unemployment rate for July hits record low

If the seasonally adjusted rate of 3 percent holds up when the Department of Labor revises its numbers in April, it would be the lowest in state history.

Maine’s low unemployment rate continues trend in May

The jobless rate of 3.3% is the same as a month ago and one year ago.

Maine’s unemployment rate in April stays low and steady

For the past two years, April's jobless rate has hovered at 3.3 percent.

Unemployment remains steady in Maine

A preliminary rate of 3.4 percent in March is little changed from February, or from a year ago.

Maine’s February unemployment rate extends streak

The state's streak of unemployment rates below 4 percent continues.

Maine unemployment rate remains low

Unemployment a maze for federal workers during shutdown

Some are hesitant to apply, knowing they will have to pay back the unemployment benefits when they finally return to work.

Maine unemployment under 4% for 36th straight month – and counting

But the lack of people seeking jobs will make it hard for businesses to start or expand.

Maine’s September unemployment rate continues trend