Not well-known in many parts of the United States, candlepin bowling is mostly found in New England and nearby parts of Canada. The aging alleys... ELLSWORTH, Maine — Pins are crashing. Bowling balls ...

Candlepin bowling is a unique variation of the traditional sport, characterized by its slender pins and smaller balls ...

As players of the sport will likely tell you, candlepin bowling, the style specific to New England and the Canadian Maritimes, is much more difficult than ten-pin bowling. Ten-pin has big, 10-pound, 8 ...

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A candlepin bowling alley in Maine is hanging on with support from its community, and hoping to revive the sport across New England. We report next on a bid to save candlepin bowling. People with ties ...

ELLSWORTH, Maine — Pins are crashing. Bowling balls are rolling. Funkytown is playing on the stereo. It's a typical Saturday afternoon in November at "D'Amanda's," a candlepin bowling alley and arcade ...