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DEAR SUN SPOTS: To all of the wonderful people who responded to our request for jigsaw puzzles, your response was overwhelming. We even had some to redirect. Thank you so much. Wishing you all a healthy and happy holiday season.— Merrill Estates, Mechanic Falls.

ANSWER: Thank you for letting readers know about your success. Sun Spots is very happy to share requests for donations. You will never know what people are able to give until you ask.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Personal Onsite Development is having a Holiday Craft Fair and Sale on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our office at 410 Summer St., Auburn. There will be lots of different vendors, baked goods, a 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. Lunch will be available to buy. We are also collecting nonperishable food items for a local family that we are sponsoring for Christmas. All proceeds will be used to support various activities in our Community Support program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Many of the people we serve today were not always afforded the same opportunities and quality of life that many of us take for granted. Personal Onsite Development is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing community integrated services through day programming, employment opportunities and training. We look forward to celebrating our growth as an organization and our continued commitment to these wonderful individuals who we serve. Receipt for donations are available upon request. — Stacey, Auburn.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are really good at finding out about companies. How about this new one called Redzone internet? What we have now for internet service is draining our income. We are seniors and would like something decent and straightforward. Please help us. Thank you. — No name, no town.

ANSWER: Redzone Wireless LLC is a Camden, Maine-based wireless internet solutions provider. The company currently serves Portland, Sanford, South Portland and Falmouth. It is also available and currently expanding in Lewiston and Auburn.

According to a report by the Portland Press Herald, Redzone has the capability to offer fast and affordable services for consumers using 4G LTE Advanced technology. This system delivers wireless high-speed internet service by installing its equipment on existing cell towers across the state. The company says download speeds will vary depending on tower locations and other variables, but the 4G LTE Advanced technology has been shown to deliver download speeds of up to 100 megabits per second, far exceeding the state’s 10 megabits per second definition of high-speed broadband. Redzone will also provide customers with free equipment to install in their homes, which will set it apart from other companies. Also, according to its website, Redzone’s expanded broadband network offers residential customers affordable high-speed internet services that start at just $39 per month featuring unlimited data, and business customers with broadband connectivity at speeds of 100/100 mbps for $99 per month with no requirement to bundle with any other services. If this fits better with your internet needs and budget, it could be worth trying.

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