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The winds of change are blowing through Nevada - and taking with them the cigarette smoke that circulates inside many Carson City bars. Starting Dec. 8, smoking will be banned in bars that serve food and in restaurants, in addition to several other public and retail buildings. Approved by voters Tuesday, the ban came as a shock to some business owners who worry what the restriction will do to their customer base. Public officials are unsure about penalties for defiance, or who will enforce the ban. Non-smokers are savoring the day when their meal won't come with a side of...

Bangor landmark's closure blamed on smoking banFriday, August 04, 2006 - Bangor Daily News  Diana Miller (left to right), Cindy Marsters and Debbie Merritt share a laugh at Pat's Cafe on State Street in Bangor. Merritt's father, Del Merritt, owns Pat's, which is closing its doors after decades of serving as the neighborhood's bar. Longtime patrons gathered on Thursday afternoon for the final last call. BANGOR DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY KATE COLLINSBUY THIS PHOTO NOW   BANGOR - Beers and tears and lots of laughter in between. Pat's Cafe, Bangor's last neighborhood beer joint, officially closed its doors after...