New state unemployment claims in Maine dropped slightly last week, but the decline was offset by a slight increase in those seeking federal unemployment benefits.

At least 3,236 unemployment claims were filed for the week that ended Jan. 16, a decline of 517 claims, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly jobless claims report.

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