Concord Monitor

Boutwell’s is now the biggest candlepin center in the state

When 24 teams from the Northeast and Canada come to Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord this week for an international competition, they’ll be playing at the biggest candlepin bowling arena in the ...
The Lowell Sun

Candlepin bowling is making a comeback at new Harvard Lanes

HARVARD – When Jim Shook bought the Harvard Lanes in January, the longtime candlepin bowling business at 204 Ayer Road faced an uncertain future. So did candlepin bowling. Now, Harvard Lanes is open ...
Berkshire Eagle

North Adams native Scott Whitney inducted to International Candlepin Bowling Hall of Fame

One of Berkshire County's most storied bowlers was recently made a bonafide Hall of Famer. Scott Whitney, who bowled quite a bit of his life out of North Adams, is one of 11 members in the newest ...
AOL

Worcester native Pete Royce brings back memories with 'Bowling for Scholars' charity broadcasts

WHITINSVILLE — A while ago, in the years between Morse code and Twitter, Saturday Morning Bowling was more popular around these parts than Monday Night Football. OK, to be precise, it was High Noon ...
The Boston Globe

A trip down candlepin memory lanes at the Worcester Historical Museum

‘Strikes, Spares & Deadwood,’ a new exhibition on display through March, is a compelling reminder that candlepin, which originated in Worcester, was once king ERVING — On a recent weekday afternoon, ...