Rescuing a candlepin bowling alley helps bolster a Maine community
Summary
In Ellsworth, Maine, Autumn Mowery works to save a local candlepin bowling alley, a regional form of bowling with thinner pins and smaller balls. Despite many challenges, including damaged equipment and the COVID-19 pandemic, she keeps the alley running and also uses it as a safe place to support people experiencing domestic violence.Key Facts
- Candlepin bowling is popular in New England and eastern Canada but rare elsewhere.
- The sport uses thinner pins and smaller balls than regular bowling.
- Autumn Mowery has been connected to the Ellsworth bowling alley since she was six years old.
- She took over the alley at age 18 to prevent it from being demolished.
- The alley faced multiple problems like storm damage, wiring issues, and pandemic-related difficulties.
- Autumn repairs old pin-setting machines that are essential to the alley’s operations.
- She created a way to help domestic violence victims by providing a safe space and discreet signals for help.
- The alley hosts therapy sessions and supports both adults and children in need.
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