UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 8, 2008

COURIER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Commission File Number: 0-7597

IRS Employer Identification Number: 04-2502514

15 Wellman Avenue, North Chelmsford, MA	01863
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(978) 251-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		COURIER CORPORATION
		By:	/s/  Peter M. Folger
				Peter M. Folger
				Senior Vice President and
				Chief Financial Officer
Date:	May 8, 2008

Exhibit Index

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