Etna

Etna is a rural community with a population of about 1012 people that is fast becoming a popular home for commuters to neighboring Newport and nearby Bangor. It's location along Route 2, with easy access to Interstate 95, makes it an appealing way to escape the hustle and bustle of larger communities and offer a scenic route across central Maine.

Recreational areas include Etna Pond, which is used mostly for canoeing and fishing, as summer residences are few. Conant's Orchard is a "must visit" in the fall for those families who enjoy an outing to pick their own apples and pick up fresh cider. Camp Etna, a Spiritualists Camp has been a fixture in the town for many years and still has a yearly gathering of spiritualists. The town is also home to Hands of Hope Thrift Store, which is located in the old Etna Furniture store building.

Education
Etna shares its school system with Dixmont. The Etna/Dixmont School serves grades K-8 while grades 9-12 attend Nokomis Regional High School in Newport. The Etna Community Hall, that also houses the town office, is available for use by all citizens of Etna and has been completely renovated. The Community Hall houses also houses Etna's volunteer fire department.