The ordinance has the same objective as a bill passed by the Legislature last year but vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage.

Stores that sell tobacco products must post visible notices where the products are displayed.

The City Council votes unanimously to increase the age from 18 to 21.

The City Council will consider renaming a downtown corner in honor of a former city manager who spearheaded Urban Renewal.

A City Council subcommittee will work on an ordinance to increase the minimum age from 18 to 21.

Retailers would feel the impact and some are not on board, but several young smokers support the idea.