Keith Thibault, Author at FRCMedia

Self-Employed, Gig Economy Workers Can Now Apply for Unemployment Benefits

April 20, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

The Commonwealth has announced that self-employed workers who have found themselves without work during the COVID-19 pandemic can begin collecting unemployment benefits.

COVID-19 / Culture

Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety (VIDEO)

April 19, 2020April 17, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

Living with the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic has added a significant level of anxiety for some.

COVID-19 / Education

Fall River Student Studying Abroad Deals with Restrictions Imposed by COVID-19 (VIDEO)

April 18, 2020April 17, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

A Fall River student studying in Spain, a recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, has had her studies cut short by COVID-19.

COVID-19 / Government / State

First Responders to Receive PPE from State

April 17, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

The Commonwealth will be distributing personal protective equipment to local emergency responders.

COVID-19 / Education

Local Schools Forge Ahead with Remote Learning (VIDEO)

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 - by Keith Thibault

Fall River students have been learning remotely for over 20 days as buildings remain closed due to COVID-19. School officials and teachers say progress has been steady.