AUBURN — For a few hours Wednesday, Androscoggin County had two sheriffs. Outgoing Sheriff Guy Desjardins spent the last day of his eight years in office saying goodbyes as staff members and friends dropped by his barren, freshly painted office. Meanwhile, incoming Sheriff Eric Samson quietly raised his hand and swore his oath in a […]
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Androscoggin County to swear in officials
AUBURN — Sheriff-elect Eric Samson is scheduled to be sworn in twice as Androscoggin County’s new top cop, once to make sure an authority is in place on Jan. 1 and again a week later as part of a public event aimed at heralding the biggest influx of new faces in county history. Samson and […]
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Smooth transfer planned for new Androscoggin County sheriff
AUBURN — Weeks before Eric Samson is sworn in as the Androscoggin County sheriff, he and his appointee for chief deputy, William Gagne, will have office space, new training on management computers and the keys to the courthouse. “They’re going to have access to everything,” said Sheriff Guy Desjardins, whose term expires on Dec. 31. […]
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R. Potvin: Is there for others
I am not one to write letters, but to endorse Eric Samson for sheriff, I will write this one. I do this for three reasons: First, as a long-time leader within the department, he is uniquely qualified in every aspect of office operations and has managed those operations with respect, dignity and intelligence. His vision […]
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R. Bryant: Has what it takes to lead
I am supporting Eric Samson for Sheriff of Androscoggin County. I am a 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and I have had the opportunity to work directly with all three candidates. Over time, I have come to learn their values, plans for the future and witnessed their interactions with the staff and public. During […]
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Androscoggin County’s deputies and corrections officers’ union endorses Samson for sheriff
AUBURN — Androscoggin County’s largest union, including deputies, corrections officers and dispatchers, has endorsed Eric Samson for sheriff. “Eric understands the challenges facing the Sheriff’s Department and citizens of Androscoggin County,” Delbert Mason, president of the Androscoggin County Employee Association, said in a prepared statement. “Under his leadership and guidance, every citizen of Androscoggin County […]
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A. Campbell: Seen his work first hand
Androscoggin County residents should consider voting for Eric Samson for sheriff. I do not live in Androscoggin County, but have been employed for the Sheriff’s Office since 2005. I have worked, in the past, under the supervision of Samson. While seeing Samson work first hand, I have seen his thoughtfulness, attention to detail and his […]
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J. Berube: Will bring accountability
On Nov. 4, I will support Eric Samson for sheriff. I have to admit, years ago, I was ignorant about the sheriff’s responsibilities within the county he serves. Since then, I became knowledgeable to who the sheriff is and what the true responsibilities need to be. I learned the daily operations of the sheriff’s office […]
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T. Kachnovich: A man of integrity
I am currently a patrol supervisor and have been employed by the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office since 1995. When asked who I support for sheriff of Androscoggin County, I support Eric Samson. Here are three primary reasons: • Visionary leadership — Samson has a plan to steer the sheriff’s office into the 21st century. His […]
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J. Chute: Dedicated family man
I am writing in support of Eric Samson for Androscoggin County sheriff. I have known him for 20 years on a professional and personal level. He has served the citizens of Androscoggin County in many capacities through the years in law enforcement, corrections and as an Auburn city councilor. He has always looked out for […]