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To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney HermistonHerald VOLUME 109 ɿ NUMBER 8 JESSICA KELLER EDITOR jkeller@ hermistonherald.com 541-564-4533 MAEGAN MURRAY REPORTER mmurray@ hermistonherald.com 541-564-4532 Marilyn’s, a new discount department store in Hermiston, offers men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, bedding and more at the store, 2120 N. First St., Hermiston. Marilyn’s offers men’s and women’s clothing at the new store at 2120 N. First St. by Alive & Well in Hermiston. Marilyn’s opened at 2120 N. First St., Hermiston, before Christ- mas and is continuing to change its merchandise to meet customer needs. Marilyn’s in Hermiston offers a variety of name brand and designer fashion items. 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