Maine Release of Unemployment Information is a public record containing detailed statistics on unemployment in the state of Maine. It includes information on the number of unemployed individuals, the industry sectors that have the most unemployment, and the jobless rate for each county. The information is collected and published by the Maine Department of Labor. Types of Maine Release of Unemployment Information include: • Statewide Unemployment Data: This report includes the total number of individuals who are unemployed in the state, as well as the jobless rate for each of Maine’s counties. • Sectoral Unemployment Data: This report breaks down the unemployment rate by industry sector, such as manufacturing, retail trade, and construction. • Long-term Unemployment Data: This report provides information on the number of individuals who have been unemployed for a period of more than 15 weeks. • Seasonally Adjusted Data: This report includes the jobless rate for Maine on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This data is important for understanding how the unemployment rate may change throughout the year.