Dennis P. Sampson Scholarship Fund

Funds raised will be used for a scholarship to a graduating Poland Regional High School student entering the field of First Responders ( law enforcement, police, fire, rescue, and EMS). Dennis spent a lot of time in our schools and on occasion students were  granted the opportunity to job shadow with him.

If you would like to make a donation please send checks/money orders to:  
Deputy Dennis P. Sampson Scholarship Fund
c/o Dirigo Federal Credit Union
1 Lewiston Street
Mechanic Falls, ME  04256

About Dennis P. Sampson
Dennis was born in Lewiston on October 5, 1966, and grew up in Auburn. Dennis was the youngest son of Richard R. Sampson and Georgette Gobeil Sampson. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1983 and lived the principles he learned in the scouts his whole life. He graduated from ELHS in 1985 and entered the Army Reserves soon after graduating. He served as a reserve police officer for the city of Auburn as well as a full time officer with the Paris Police Department upon graduating from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 1991. Dennis had been serving in the Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department since 2005.
On October 25, 1991, Dennis married Celeste Perrier. Together they built their home in Poland, living there since 1995. They welcomed their son, Jeremy into their family in 1998.
Dennis loved spending time with his family. He also loved the outdoors, often working on his Kubota cleaning and cutting trees to expand his outdoor living space. He was well known for his kindness and compassion, sense of humor and quick wit. He was a committed community member who enjoyed serving others.