Kenneth Roberts was unashamedly loyal to the state of Maine, particularly to the areas in which his family originated. Roberts even exerted his energies in writing books on the virtues of Maine in Trending Into Maine and Good Maine Food. If Maine was of great importance to Kenneth Roberts, then I felt it would behoove me – a Louisiana native now living in Kentucky – to get to know Maine. But besides my own selfish reasons, I feel that any Kenneth Roberts fan that does not reside in Maine would get to know Roberts better by knowing the great state in which he lived and worked.
Two great places to visit are:
- Kennebunkport Historical Society. You can read their newletter The Log here and follow them on Facebook here.
- Maine Historical Society. You can join the society and have great access to resources to study up on Maine history. You can also follow their blog Maine Historical Society Blog and follow them on Facebook here.
Take a moment to visit these sites! I will be adding these links to my blogroll for easier access in the future. For those of us who do not live in Maine, this is one way in which we can feel a part of the great state of Maine that Kenneth Roberts loved.
***Postscript: I had visited Maine back in 2009 for only two days (I had to help a friend move things out of storage in Maine to bring to Louisville, KY). We didn’t get to see much, but what I did see made me fall in love with Maine. I long to go back one day and spend more time visiting and getting to know this beautiful state!***
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Kenneth Roberts - The Unofficial Site 
It does behoove one to know Maine. As a Maine native, I grew up knowing it well, the good, the bad and the ugly. There are two Maine’s, though. One, Kennebunkport and environs that is wealthy, and the northern reaches that aren’t. Arundel reflects the two Maines well, even in those days. I’m from the 2nd Maine.
Mark, you’re right. I was told that the coast is not representative of the whole state. I made my statement in a general sense, though, because I think your entire state is fascinating (and I truly mean that!) and therefore good for one to know the history of Maine, not just one area.