@ellsworthcandlepinalley: I hope you guys enjoy.. every amount of support means the world to me. I’ve been meaning to make a video like this for a while ❤️ #owner #SmallBusiness #candlepinbowling #businessowner #bowling
I am honestly so thankful for everyone watching this.. for a little more in depth, I took over the business because the previous owners were going to demolish the building due to no one wanting to take it over. I took over wanting to save the place with no experience for these machines but had grown up mechanically thankfully, and taught myself over the years how to fix up the lanes because at the start, out of 12 lanes, there were only 3 lanes left working. One lane had been stripped from its parts in an attempt to keep other lanes going and had been out of commission for 36 years. I rebuilt it after 4 years and never been prouder of myself. I’m now a mom to an almost two year old boy and even with all the hardships.. never regretted this young (kinda dumb) choice I made at the age of 17. I love you all. The only reason I was able to open and then take the brutality of Covid as my first month open, was all because of my amazing community.. it’s honestly wonderful to see what people can do when they put their mind to. Thank you for supporting me.. I hope to give back and support other businesses in the future ❤️you guys are the best 😭❤️
2026-08-07 04:17:44
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Zack :
just saw your clip on Sunday Morning. Wishing you the best of luck keeping a treasure of history alive
2026-08-23 14:14:40
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Robin :
Am I in Maine? No, Am I interested in Bowling? also No, but I do support a young entrepreneur with passion? Yes! You go girl! Very impressive!!
2026-08-07 17:54:56
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Brent :
This looks awesome... we're only about an hour and a half-ish away, how can we hedge our bets best for a tour?
2026-08-22 05:23:21
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Nessa❣️🌲❌ :
Central Maine girly here honeys! You gotta my view and will definitely stop in when me and my little family can!
2026-08-22 05:44:32
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pcirard :
Boy you are just a great person to keep this going like you do I used to bowl there
2026-08-22 23:04:09
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oma888.2026 :
We will visit your place as soon as possible.your an awesome person. It looks great.
2026-08-23 11:41:41
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bikerbob307 :
This is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your story.
2026-08-07 03:36:51
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LippyKeith :
Amazing! Used to watch Candlepins for Cash with my Meme in the 70’s, keep up the good work! Next time I’m in Maine, you’re on the visit list. ✌🏻
2026-08-08 03:21:50
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Steve :
That is so cool. I’ve never heard of candlepin bowling. Learn something new everyday.
2026-08-07 03:24:52
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Heatherboo :
this is so freaking cool
2026-08-07 02:54:17
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Maine🌸Nana_of7 :
I have fond memories of this place as a kid. My dad, mom, grandmother and others bowled on leagues for years. I loved going to the bowling alley! Thank you Autumn for keeping this place going!
2026-08-07 00:00:06
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KeeperOfTheCrap :
I'm in Nebraska. No idea why you are on my page, but this is really cool! I've never heard of candlelit bowling.
2026-08-07 04:30:12
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tiffanylinn34 :
WOW. This is what I love about TikTok, How amazing YOU are!
2026-08-07 15:42:49
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Biz.R :
That’s such a brave and incredible endeavor. I love that you’re preserving history in such a fun way.
2026-08-07 06:41:03
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𝕋ℝ𝔼𝔼 :
You are awesome and you did an amazing job on this video.
2026-08-07 03:05:01
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Sharikas :
I learned something new today thank you for posting
2026-08-07 02:13:28
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Jasonthefarmer :
I with we would’ve known about you when we visited Maine! Good luck. Keep going!
2026-08-08 12:07:33
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g7debb :
you fabricate your own pieces? could you please make a video about that?
2026-08-07 03:07:57
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JrodNDenver :
Amazing! 🙌🏼
2026-08-07 03:44:55
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davidm3019a :
Not in ME but BOOSTING!!
2026-08-08 00:24:03
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jimmy :
Keep it up
2026-08-07 05:07:25
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chrisgallegos531 :
Good luck from Southern California. Awesome story.
2026-08-08 04:18:46
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James Sebolka :
congratulations
2026-08-07 06:10:52
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joebee313 :
Great job !!!!
2026-08-07 03:10:24
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