PITTSFIELD – Judy Bowden set a new state ladies three string candlepin record bowling in the couples league at the Pittsfield Bowling Center.

Bowden rolled 150, 141 and 140 for a total of 440. The previous state record of 437 was also bowled at Pittsfield by Shirley Lewis of Saco. The ladies world record is 465, bowled by Jackei Fuller at Exeter.