Eleven-year-old Lola Stratton holds a candlepin ball. It's small, about the size of a grapefruit. She stares down the pins, which are narrow, like big toothpicks.

Candlepin is played with narrower pins and a smaller, 2.7-pound ball — which, according to candlepin fans, makes for a more challenging game. And, most importantly, it’s become iconic to New ...

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 are held together with "duct tape and bubble gum." ...

A candlepin bowling alley in Maine is hanging on with support from its community, and hoping to revive the sport across New England. Support for LAist comes from. Become a sponsor.