A group of residents is protesting the dismissal of Kin Earle as the ski and golf coach at Concord-Carlisle High School, and has started an online petition calling for his rehiring that has picked up more than 300 signatures.

“We’re very disappointed with the news,” said Concord-Carlisle student Hank Yoder, 18, captain of the ski team.  “He was an inspiration to everyone.”