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Unemployment Office Locations

Maine Unemployment Offices

Maine's 12 unemployment and career center offices serve a state where the job market splits between seasonal coastal tourism and fishing, and the slow decline of the inland paper and forest-products industry that once anchored many mill towns. Find your Maine city in the list below.

How to File for Unemployment in Maine

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Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in Maine

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Maine Unemployment Offices by City

Cities with one office show its address and hours directly below. Cities with more show a link to see every office.

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Augusta Career Center

Career Center

21 Enterprise Drive Suite 2

Augusta, ME 04333

☎ 207-624-5120

TTY: 207-624-5134

Fax: 207-287-6236

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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Tri County Career Center

Career Center

45 Oak Street Suite 3

Bangor, ME 04401

☎ 207-561-4050

TTY: 800-498-6711

Fax: 207-561-4066

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M - F

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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Southern Midcoast Career Center

Career Center

275 Bath Road Suite 3

Brunswick, ME 04011

☎ 207-373-4000

TTY: 888-697-2871

Fax: 207-373-4004

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Career Center at Lewiston

Career Center

5 Mollison Way

Lewiston, ME 04240

☎ 207-753-9001

TTY: 877-796-9833

Fax: 207-783-5301

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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Career Center at Machias

Career Center

53 Prescott Drive Suite 1

Machias, ME 04654

☎ 207-255-1900

TTY: 800-381-9932

Fax: 207-255-4778

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EXCEPT HOLIDAYS

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Portland Career Center

Career Center

151 Jetport Boulevard

Portland, ME 04102

☎ 207-822-3300 or 877-594-5627

TTY: 888-817-7113

Fax: 207-822-0221

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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Career Center at Presque Isle

Career Center

66 Spruce Street Suite 1

Presque Isle, ME 04769

☎ 207-760-6300

TTY: 888-697-2877

Fax: 207-760-6350

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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Career Center at Rockland

Career Center

91 Camden Street Suite 201

Rockland, ME 04841

☎ 207-596-2600

TTY: 207-596-6251

Fax: 207-594-1428

8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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Maine Career Center

Career Center

98 North Avenue Suite 20

Skowhegan, ME 04976

☎ 207-474-4950

TTY: 888-697-2912

Fax: 207-474-4914

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Improve Job Skills ✓ Job Skills Training ✓ Interview Preparation ✓ Job Openings ✓ Resume Help ✓ Post Your Resume
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York County Career Center at Springvale

Career Center

9 Bodwell Court

Springvale, ME 04083

☎ 207-324-5460

TTY: 207-490-1103

Fax: 207-324-7069

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim

Helpful Guides

How Unemployment Benefits Work

A plain-English overview of how the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system works, from filing your first claim to your last payment.

What to Do After Losing Your Job: A Step-by-Step Checklist

The first two weeks after a layoff matter most. Here is the order to tackle unemployment benefits, health insurance, and your budget.