Parents Adam and Tatyana Libby of Jefferson, proudly announce the birth of their daughter Olivia Libby.

The Wiscasset Police report the following:

Complaints and investigationsDec. 25, Officer Donald Smith conducted multiple property checks; conducted citizen welfare checks; responded to a burglar alarm at the Wiscasset Clipper Mart.

Gil Jaeger and Robert Ball, the longtime assistant chief and captain of the Round Pond fire station, retired from their posts Jan. 3.

Cody A. Barter, 19, Walpole, operate vehicle without license – cond/restric, $200.

The Jefferson Selectmen approved an article for this year’s town meeting warrant that would give $1000 to the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association for their fight against invasive plants.

Newcastle Town Administrator Ron Grenier said Jan. 10 the field of candidates for his successor is “down to two finalists.”

Shawn Dinsmore, the former manager of the Bristol/South Bristol Transfer Station, resigned Dec. 28.

The possible imposition of a 50,000-pound limit for a historic stone bridge on Benner Road in Bristol concerns at least one local business owner.

The South Bristol Board of Selectmen plans to author a letter in opposition to the Department of Transportation taking of The Bridge House via eminent domain.

New details regarding a proposed bridge between Dresden and Richmond emerged at a public hearing for the project in Dresden Dec. 7. Officials from the Maine Department of Transportation hosted the well-attended event.

Legendary Maine stock car racer Ernest “Buster” Grover passed away Nov. 30. LCN contributor Tammy Meserve profiled the retired champion in this feature that originally printed Jan. 22, 2009.

Lincoln County had one of the state’s 18 cases of Legionnaires’ disease this year as Maine and other parts of New England saw a substantial rise, but state officials say it is important to put the one-year increase in perspective.

The Damariscotta Police Dept. is replacing its 2006 Dodge Charger with a 2012 Ram 1500.

The Bristol/South Bristol Transfer Station Board of Directors suspended station manager Shawn Dinsmore without pay at an unannounced meeting Dec. 12.