Obituary: Richard Francis Higgins

Obituary: Richard Francis Higgins

Richard Francis HigginsJanuary 6, 1960 – May 24, 2025 Richard Francis Higgins, 65, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 6, 1960, in Charleston, S.C., the son of the late John Henry Higgins and Marilyn (Tanner) Higgins. Rich was actively involved in the junior ski racing program with the Pico Ski Club, Rutland Post 31 American Legion baseball team, and the Rutland High School soccer team. He capt…

“Higgins” by Bob Fischer

A short story, complete fiction, but inspired by vague memories of various long-ago local music scenes. All of which, I should add, I always found very welcoming and supportive. The musical interludes are all tracks I was listening to in Spring 1991. HIGGINSBy Bob Fischer“I’ve got a new song for us,” said Riz, pulling a crumpled sheet of A4 from his guitar case. “Higgins has written it.” “Who?” mumbled Potter. He’d bought a cheese and pickle san…