THINGS TO KNOW

PETTY NEAR DEATH?

A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department says it has no information on the well-being of Tom Petty and its spokespeople did not provide info CBS News used to report the rocker had died. Officer Tony Im said Monday the LAPD did not respond to any incident involving the rocker. CBS then amended its story, and the trade Variety also retracted its obituary, which cited an unnamed source confirming Petty’s death. The news outlets reported Monday that Petty was dead at age 66. CBS did not cite a source in its story, but tweeted that LAPD confirmed Petty’s death. CBS now says he is “clinging to life.”

PORKTOBERFEST ON P.E.I.

P.E.I. Porktoberfest just kicked off its 6th annual campaign. Between Oct. 1 and 12, the campaign focuses on “P.E.I. Pork at Home,” with multiple ways for Islanders to celebrate P.E.I. hog farmers by cooking local pork for their families. This includes pork specials at several local markets, promoting different recipes and cooking tips, plus several contests featuring fresh, local pork. Two new promotions include the chance to win gift cards to local markets, as well as the ‘Hammy Thanksgiving’ contest where Islanders can win a ham. Starting Oct. 13, the restaurant portion of Porktoberfest launches with this year’s signature dish being P.E.I. Pork Tacos.