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Watertown Daily Times Gen. Lloyd Austin III in 2013 (Provided photo — U.S. Central Command) FORT DRUM — As retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III was confirmed as the Secretary of Defense on Friday, many North Country observers fondly remembered his time as Fort Drum’s commander and the legacy he left behind. Austin’s distinguished career included leading the post and the 10th Mountain Division from 2003 to 2005, and he’s now the first Black person in charge of the Pentagon. On Friday, the Senate confirmed him by a 93-2 vote. But he had to get a waiver from Congress to serve as th...

FORT DRUM — As retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III was confirmed as the Secretary of Defense on Friday, many north country observers fondly remembered his time as Fort Drum’s

"Chamber Challenge" encourages businesses to help the community and last updated 2020-12-16 19:25:02-05 GREAT FALLS — The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses to help the community this holiday season. It’s called the Chamber Challenge, and the idea was created by Kelley Aline and Michael Plummer, financial officers at Edward Jones. They’re challenging Chamber businesses such as theirs to find a Great Falls business to support. Aline and Plummer kicked off the challenge by ordering flower bouquets from Bloom & Bean for residents at Highgate Senior Livi...