Confusing ratings of maximum current sunk/sourced by a pin in PIC24E datasheet
Do not look at the absolute maximum ratings when trying to determine the proper operating range for the source / sink current ratings for the pins. Microchip as already tried to tell you that in the notes under the table, albeit in different words. The absolute maximum ratings are there as a guide to give indication of just how rugged the part is under abuse level conditions. The part is never expected to be used at those levels. 

What you want to do instead is to study Table 30-12. This table gives you the specified voltage levels that the I/O pins will attain worst case at particular current operating levels. Use these as a guide to loading the pins but still maintain the output drive voltage levels needed for the application. 

Do keep in mind that you cannot put these loads on all pins at once. If you do you will quickly exceed the absolute maximum ratings putting the part into the "you are hurting me" danger zone.