The Iranian refugee who lived in Freeport before fighting and dying for the Islamic State made his way to Maine after entering the country through Philadelphia.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
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Documents: Freeport man died fighting for Islamic State in Lebanon
Adnan Fazeli became radicalized after moving to Maine in 2009. Four years later, he left his wife and three kids, and never returned, according to court records unsealed Monday.
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