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VOLUME 109 ɿ NUMBER 8
JESSICA KELLER
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MAEGAN MURRAY
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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
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Marilyn’s in Hermiston offers a variety of name brand and
designer fashion items.
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