Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 8, 2008, Courier Corporation announced that its Board of Directors expanded the Company's Share Repurchase Plan and authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $5 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. This brings the total amount authorized under the Share Repurchase Plan to $15 million since its commencement in November 2007. Share repurchases will take place from time to time at management's discretion depending on market conditions, share price and other factors, either on the open market or privately negotiated. The share repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release of Courier Corporation dated May 8, 2008 announcing expansion of Share Repurchase Plan.

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