Leo Fawcett was coordinating to meet up with someone and buy a pair of earphones for his daughter for Christmas when the person suggested they meet up at the Douglas Depot.<\/p>\n
Fawcett, who lives in the Mendenhall Valley, was surprised. He didn’t realize the convenience store, which had been closed since 2014, was open. The store has been open for a few weeks now, offering gas, groceries and alcohol in downtown Douglas.<\/p>\n
Fawcett was one of a handful of customers on a slow Monday afternoon. Behind the counter, Paul Thibodeau knew it wouldn’t stay slow for long. People would be dropping by to pick up last-minute items for Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n
Thibodeau’s brother Peter owns Thibodeau’s Markets, which is partnering with Crowley Fuel<\/a> in the gas station and convenience store. Paul helped get the store set up, and said they’re still figuring out what exactly to include in the grocery section. <\/p>\n Thibodeau’s Markets<\/a> owns liquor stores and convenience stores all around town, but they want to make the Douglas Depot a little distinctive.<\/p>\n “It’s going to have its own flavor,” Paul Thibodeau said.<\/p>\n They want the store to be the place for dog-walkers on Sandy Beach, for people attending hockey games at Treadwell Arena and for any other people who spend time in downtown Douglas, Thibodeau said.<\/p>\n