RI Bishop Weighs In On Abortion, Sex Abuse Controversy | Patch PM

Welcome to Patch PM, on this rainy Thursday. Here are some of today's top headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Rhode Island Bishop Weighs In On Inflammatory Abortion Comments

The comments come after a Rhode Island priest said that "pedophilia doesn't kill anyone, and [abortion] does."

RI Parentage Act Addresses 'Serious Equality, Rights Issue'

The bill's sponsor, Senator Erin Lynch Prata, said the current law discriminates against LGBTQ parents.

Frontier Ends Season Service To Denver From T.F. Green Airport

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation said it was "disappointed" in the airline's decision.

Hardware Store To Occupy Former Wakefield Job Lot Store

A soft opening is scheduled for later this month ahead of the grand opening celebration in April.