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Kennebunk school district paid $50,000 to settle ex-teacher’s racism complaint

by Eric Russell June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Social studies teacher Rosa Slack filed a complaint saying that she was retaliated against for expressing concerns about racist incidents at Kennebunk High School.

Business, Local & State, News

Kennebunk store fined for failing to pay overtime, violating federal labor laws

by Gillian Graham June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

H.B. Provisions failed to pay overtime rates to 69 employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

School district settles with former Kennebunk teacher over racist incidents

by Eric Russell June 19, 2019June 19, 2019

RSU 21 agreed to settle with former Kennebunk High School teacher Rosa Slack, who filed a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission in January 2018.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Al fresco dining, second locations and cider on tap

by Kristen Waite and Emily Duggan June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

And this month, Otto celebrates 10 years and 10 towns.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Kennebunk voters give overwhelming approval to ban on balloon releases

by Gillian Graham June 11, 2019June 12, 2019

The ordinance was championed by a local teenager who cites the impact balloons have on sea life when they end up in the ocean.

Local & State, News

Mainers join national push to end balloon releases

by Gillian Graham June 9, 2019June 8, 2019

A bill that would have imposed fines on people who intentionally release balloons failed in the Legislature, but Kennebunk voters could adopt one of the state’s first bans Tuesday.