The Regional School Unit 21 board votes to take two steps in response to a race-based retaliation complaint filed by a black teacher.
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RSU 21 board to discuss racist incidents in Kennebunk schools
Part of Monday night’s meeting, which originally was scheduled to take place behind closed doors, will be open to the public.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: RSU 21 board owes community robust response to racist incidents at Kennebunk High School
The board should make clear that racism won’t be tolerated, that administrators dropped the ball and that an action plan is in place.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Kennebunk flag incidents show we’re all responsible for stopping racism
Everyone who fails to call out a young person’s bigoted behavior should be held accountable – not just educators.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Skip the Straw’ campaign gains momentum in Kennebunk
The Planeteers of Southern Maine says 51 businesses have pledged to eliminating the use of plastic straws by Earth Day on April 22.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Kennebunk superintendent defends response to racist incidents in schools
But a school board member and the former high school teacher’s attorney question the accuracy of the administrator’s post.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine hospitality industry turns to retirees to stem labor shortage
Two York County towns tap older workers for hospitality jobs and get unexpected results.
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Racist incident at Kennebunk school grows into wider conflict
Rosa Slack, a former teacher at the school, files a complaint, saying the district retaliated after she accused them of not adequately backing her up.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Granddaughter’s book could be a valentine to George and Barbara Bush
This small volume details – without sentimentality – the large love of the longest-married presidential couple.
Posted inFootball, Varsity Maine
Signing day: Where southern Maine football players are heading to college
Kennebunk’s Dante DeLorenzo signs with New Haven, and Portland’s Nathan Kapongo intends to play at New Hampshire.