Robin Combs News Today

This school year was, finally, supposed to be a return to normal. But after floodwaters wrecked homes and schools across the region, simply getting started will be a challenge.

James Donald Combs, 95, of Crossville, IL and Spring Hill, KS, peacefully passed from this life to join his Master, late on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Jim or Jimmy, as he was known by relatives and friends, is survived by five children: Kathy Helpingstine (Mark) of Harrisonville, MO, Steve Combs of Crossville, Jeff Combs (Deanna) of Elkview, WV, Karen Chisholm (Tom) of Spring Hill, KS, and Robin Combs of New Haven, IL. Fourteen grandchildren; Todd Helpingstine, Rachel Smith, Clifton Helpingstine, Jere...

Cameron Sperance -- Boston.com correspondent March 11, 2021 5:00 am Boston’s construction and real estate industries aren’t exactly known for having the most diverse workforces, yet a new project in East Boston tosses out the stereotype. The 21-condo Flats on Condor project on the Chelsea Creek waterfront in East Boston stands out for its striking architecture and curved corrugated metal. But the WonderGroup-developed project is also unique in that its design, development, and sales...