A local organization was ready to dive back in and continue serving the community, hosting a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the reopening of their pool on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The Barber National Institute\u2019s pool, specially constructed in the late 70\u2019s with a movable floor to adjust to mobility needs, has been undergoing renovations for the past few years.<\/p>\n
\u2018DiscoverE\u2019 summer camp to educate students on Presque Isle, history <\/a><\/p>\n The improvements were designed to meet today\u2019s infrastructure standards and provide a better experience to those using the pool\u2014 including updated equipment and a new look and feel.<\/p>\n \u201cFor us, the pool really represents freedom. Freedom for the kids that we serve, the adults that we serve, people with physical disabilities in the community, and so we\u2019re really excited to have our grand re-opening, and we\u2019re happy to be here today,\u201d said Robert Barber, senior vice president of the Barber National Institute.<\/p>\n Hear Barber talk more about the impact of the pool by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n