When we hear the term ‘bowling’, most of us think of what is known as ten-pin bowling, yet this is only one of the many variations. Candlepin bowling — so called because of the distinctive ...
On Aug. 2, the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team will adorn the name "Candlepins" in a game presented by Big 20 Bowling Center.
Worcester was once home to over a dozen candlepin alleys. Candlepin bowling was invented in 1880 in Worcester. WORCESTER ― After the Museum of Worcester in December unveiled an exhibit ...
Maine is one of the New England states where candlepin bowling is played. It’s different from the 10-pin bowling we’re more ...
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Portland Sea Dogs is celebrating another Maine cultural tradition with new alternate uniforms.
Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling that is unique to New England and the Canadian Maritime provinces.
CANDLEPIN IS UNIQUE BECAUSE IT’S ONLY A NEW ENGLAND CANADIAN MARITIME GAME. IT NEVER EXTENDED SOUTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL TENPIN BOWLING, MOST NEW ENGLANDERS KNOW THIS GAME ...
The Portland Sea Dogs will pay homage to candlepin bowling, with a special game in August. The team will change its name and ...