MAINE: GENERAL HE VIEW OF ITS FISDERIES. 



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Detailed statement of the qiiiiiitilicy and rallies of tlie products Coutiuucd. 



B. PASSAMAQUODDY DISTRICT. 



2. GENERAL REVIEW OF THE FISHERIES OF THE DISTRICT. 



ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISHERIES. The Passamaquoddy customs district, ex- 

 tcuding from Calais to Cutler, is in many respects the most important fishing region in the State. 

 Though its general fisheries are limited and its vessel fleet is quite small, the shore fisheries are of 

 peculiar importance, and there are certain special industries which are either peculiar to the district. 

 or in which its interests are more extensive than those of any other locality. The coast is peculiarly 



