After a great deal of thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Broadway Bowl at the end of this year’s bowling season. Our final day of operation will be May 17th.

Running a business is a lot like bowling—there are fist-pumping strikes, stubborn splits, and yes, the occasional gutterball. The past few years have brought a little bit of everything. Like many small businesses we’ve been navigating a challenging and unpredictable economic moment, and not every roll has landed where we hoped.

Or, as The Stranger in The Big Lebowski so wisely said: “Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear… well, he eats you.” This time, the bear got us.

But what a ride it’s been. We’re incredibly grateful for the people we’ve met, the community we’ve been lucky enough to be part of, and all the memories made along the way. South Portland, you’ve meant a lot to us.

And while this chapter is coming to a close, the story isn’t over. Our team will be rolling over at Bayside Bowl, and we’d love to see you—the pins are set, the music’s on, and the rooftop bar will soon be ready to welcome you.

We truly hope you’ll come visit, say hello, and keep on rolling with us. We would love to see you.

From all of us, thank you—for your support, your energy, and for being part of our big bowling family.